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  2. Kolhapur - Wikipedia

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    Kolhapur (pronunciation ⓘ) is a city on the banks of the Panchganga River in the southern part of the Indian state of Maharashtra. [5] Kolhapur is one of the most significant cities in South Maharashtra and has been a hub of historical, religious, and cultural activities for centuries. It is famous for its unique food culture, including its ...

  3. Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur - Wikipedia

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    www.mahalaxmikolhapur.com. Mahalakshmi Temple (also known as Ambabai Mandir) is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, who resides here as Supreme Mother Mahalakshmi and is worshipped by locals as Ambabai. Goddess Mahalakshmi is the consort of Lord Vishnu and it is customary among Hindus to visit Tirumala Venkateswara ...

  4. Jyotiba Temple - Wikipedia

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    Jyotiba temple is situated at a height of 3124 feet above sea level and is dedicated to Jyotiba. The temple is 18 km north-west of Kolhapur and around 55 km from Sangli. [1] According to the tradition, the original Kedareshwar temple was built by Naavji Saya from village kival near Karad. In 1730, Ranoji Shinde built the present temple in its ...

  5. Kopeshwar Temple - Wikipedia

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    Kopeshwar Temple is at Khidrapur, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. This temple is in Maharashtra It is also accessible from Sangli as well. It was built in the 12th century by Shilahara king Gandaraditya between 1109 and 1178 CE. It is to the east of Kolhapur, ancient & artistic on the bank of the Krishna ...

  6. Kolhapur district - Wikipedia

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    Kolhapur district (Marathi pronunciation: [kolʱaːpuɾ]) is a district in the Maharashtra state of India. The city of Kolhapur is its district headquarter. It is situated near Panchaganga river. [2] It is bordered by the Sangli district to the north, by Ratnagiri district, Sindhudurg to the west and by Karnataka state to the east.

  7. Three and a half Shakti Peethas - Wikipedia

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    e. Three and a half Shakti Peethas (prominent seats of the Hindu Goddess) are reported in Maharashtra. [1] These four Goddess temples are: Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur. Tulja Bhavani Temple at Tuljapur in Dharashiv district. Renuka Temple at Mahur (Matripur) in Nanded district. Saptashrungi Temple of Vani in Nashik district. [2] This is known ...

  8. Temblai - Wikipedia

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    Temblai. Temblai Devi or Tryamboli (as known locally) is form of Renuka devi, an incarnation of Goddess Durga and the presiding deity of temple located on a hilltop in the eastern part of Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. On account of the temple, the hillock on which the temple is located is known as Temblai hill.

  9. Shahu of Kolhapur - Wikipedia

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    Shahu of Kolhapur. Shahu (also known as Chhatrapati Rajarshi Shahu, Shahu IV, Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj) [4] GCSI GCIE GCVO (26 June 1874 – 6 May 1922) of the Bhonsle dynasty of Marathas was a Raja (reign. 1894 – 1900) and the first Maharaja (1900–1922) of the Indian princely state of Kolhapur. [5][6][7] Rajarshi Shahu was considered a true ...