Temple of Goddness Shree Mahalakshmi was first constructed in Kolhapur in Chalukya
period of 550 A. D. to 660 A. D. This is evident from the style of the
idol’s sculpture. Also, some historians state that Goddess Mahalakshmi in the
form of an idol was consecrated in Kolhapur temple during the reign of King
Manglesh from the Chalukya Dynasty.
Temple
of the Mahalaxmi is placed in the heart of the Kolhapur city near Kawala Naka.
Every year millions of Pilgrims visiting the temple. You will really feel calm
and cool after visiting the temple. Most of the Womens visiting the
temple wear the Sarees and VENI, the traditional dress. You will find real
Indian culture here.
Mahalaxmi
temple or Amba Bai is the one of the SHAKTI PEETH amoung the rest 3.5 Shakti
Peeths. The place is also called Dakshin Kashi. In front of the temple you can do Shopping
and after 1km you will find the Most beautiful Rankala Lake and Shalini Tai
Palace.
Daily temple
opens at 4 am and closed it 10:30 pm. Free Mahaprasad time is 12 pm to 3 pm.
However,
the ancient temple was destroyed by an earthquake that took place in 8th
century A.D. Yet several ruins of the first structure are found today in
various part of the current temple. The ancient petite idol is found in a small
structure next to the stairs, between Goddess Mahalakshmi and Goddess
Mahasaraswati’s sancta sanctorum.
Kirnotsav (festival
of Sun rays) is celebrated when the SUN rays fall directly on the deity's idol
at the time of sunset on the following days....
31st January & 9th November : Sun rays fall directly on the feet of the deity.
1st February & 10th November
: Sun rays fall directly on the chest of the deity.
2nd February & 11th November
: Sun rays fall directly on the entire body of the deity.
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