MaharashtraKolhapur
Mahalakshmi Temple
The Mahalakshmi (Ambabai) Temple at Kolhapur is one of the oldest and most architecturally significant Devi temples in Maharashtra, and is regarded as one of the state's principal Shakti Peeths.
Significance
Kolhapur's Mahalakshmi is worshipped as a form of Adi Shakti, and the temple complex, dating back over a thousand years, is an important stop on Maharashtra's Devi darshan circuit.
How to Reach
Kolhapur has its own airport and railway station and is roughly 8–9 hours by road from Shirdi, usually planned as part of a multi-day circuit rather than a single-day trip.
Best Time to Visit
October to March.
Suggested Duration
1 day.
Nearby Attractions
- Panhala Fort
- Rankala Lake
- New Palace, Kolhapur
Related Packages
Shakti Peeth Darshan4 Days / 3 Nights
Maharashtra Shakti Peeth Darshan Tour
A circuit covering Maharashtra's principal Shakti Peeths and Devi temples — Tuljapur, Kolhapur, Saptashrungi and Mahur — starting and ending in Shirdi.