Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Temple

Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Temple is one of the four Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra, the other three being Tuljapur enshrining Bhavani, Mahur enshrining Mahamaya and Renuka and Saptshringi enshrining Jagadamba. Other Shakti temples in the state are those at Ambe Jogai and Aundh.

Kolhapur is located in Kolhapur district and is well connected with Pune, 240 km north. It is on the national highway between Bangalore and Pune. It is situated on the banks of the Panchganga River and is full of ancient temples and shrines. The Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Temple is of special religious significance being one of the six places where it is believed that one can either obtain salvation from desires or have them fulfilled. The temple takes its name from Mahalaxmi, the consort of Vishnu, and it is believed that the divine couple resides in the area.