The city of Kolhapur is a religious centre and is famous for its art, sports and temples. Most of the attractions in the city are temples that have a historical and mythological significance. The city is also known as “Dakshin Kasi” and is home to the most famous Mahalakshmi Temple. Tourists can find various accommodation options, including luxurious rooms in Kolhapur.
If you are planning a trip to Kolhapur, there are a few temples you must visit. Scroll down to know what they are.
• Mahalakshmi Temple
• Kopeshwar Temple
Kopeshwar Temple located at khidrapur is a temple of Lord Shiva and was built during the 12th century. The temple is an architectural excellence and one cannot help but get mesmerized by the amazing stone carvings here.
• Jyotiba Temple
Jyotiba Temple is also called as the Kedarnath and is one among the important Shiva temples in India. The temple is located at about 20kms from the city of Kolhapur and hence tourists can reside in nearby hotels for easy commute.
While the above mentioned are some of the temples you should visit, the other temples located here are Narsinhwadi Datta Mandir, Binkhambi Ganesh Mandir, Gagangiri Maharaj Math Temple, Narasimha Saraswati Swami Dattadeva and the Ayyappa temple located at nearby Kanjurmarg.
If you are planning a trip to Kolhapur, there are a few temples you must visit. Scroll down to know what they are.
• Mahalakshmi Temple
The most famous temples of India, Mahalakshmi temple of Kolhapur is said to be one among the six abodes of strength (Shakti). Devotees believe that their desires get fulfilled and one can attain salvation by visiting this temple. The temple is located at a distance of 5 km from the main city. Tourists can choose to stay in the best hotels in Kolhapur near railway station, as they can easily access all the attractions in the city.
Kopeshwar Temple located at khidrapur is a temple of Lord Shiva and was built during the 12th century. The temple is an architectural excellence and one cannot help but get mesmerized by the amazing stone carvings here.
Jyotiba Temple is also called as the Kedarnath and is one among the important Shiva temples in India. The temple is located at about 20kms from the city of Kolhapur and hence tourists can reside in nearby hotels for easy commute.
While the above mentioned are some of the temples you should visit, the other temples located here are Narsinhwadi Datta Mandir, Binkhambi Ganesh Mandir, Gagangiri Maharaj Math Temple, Narasimha Saraswati Swami Dattadeva and the Ayyappa temple located at nearby Kanjurmarg.
