Kolhapur Information
It was the erstwhile capital of an important Maratha state and is dotted with some splendid palaces and royal homes. Kolhapur is also known as the ‘Dakshina Kasi’, as the temples here are considered amongst the most important in Maharashtra. The town was also an important centre of arts, wrestling, leather footwear and Marathi film industry.
Ambabai / Temple of Mahalaxmi
This imposing 7th century temple was built by the Chalukyan King Karnadev Ray and is a fine example of Hemadpanti style of architecture. The main sanctum enshrines an idol of goddess Mahalaxmi, weighing 40kg. It is believed that the idol has not been created by human hands, but is in natural form, a primeval monolith of uncut diamonds and precious stones. The shrine attracts a large number of devotees.
New Palace
The palace was built between 1877 to 1884 and is the residence of the royal family of Kolhapur. There is a Clock Tower, gardens, lake, a wrestling ground, small z00, museum and swimming pool around the place.
Old Palace
The 200 year old palace has a temple dedicated to Goddess Bhavani.
Shalini Palace
This modern palace is built in Indo – Saracenic style.
Rankala Lake
It is a popular picnic site. Other attractions are – Khasbaug Stadium, Ganesh Temple, Kotiterth, Panchganga, Town Hall, Cenotaph, Irwin Museum and Rani’s garden.
Kolhapur City Distance Guide |
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| Kolhapur To Ahmadnagar | 343 Km |
| Kolhapur To Akola | 719 Km |
| Kolhapur To Alibag | 335 Km |
| Kolhapur To Amaravati | 809 Km |
| Kolhapur To Beed | 382 Km |
| Kolhapur To Bhandra | 1025 Km |
| Kolhapur To Buldana | 586 Km |
| Kolhapur To Chandrapur | 1038 Km |
| Kolhapur To Dhule | 590 Km |
| Kolhapur To Garhchiroli | 1040 Km |
| Kolhapur To Jalgaon | 612 Km |
| Kolhapur To Jalna | 515 Km |
| Kolhapur To Aurangabad | 455 Km |
| Kolhapur To Latur | 398 Km |
| Kolhapur To Mumbai | 419 Km |
| Kolhapur To Nagpur | 964 Km |
| Kolhapur To Nanded | 519 Km |
| Kolhapur To Nashik | 434 Km |
| Kolhapur To Osmanabad | 304 Km |
| Kolhapur To Parbhani | 497 Km |
| Kolhapur To Pune | 225 Km |
| Kolhapur To Ratnagiri | 125 Km |
| Kolhapur To Sangli | 51 Km |
| Kolhapur To Satara | 119 Km |
| Kolhapur To Sindhudurg | 168 Km |
| Kolhapur To Solapur | 248 Km |
| Kolhapur To Thane | 376 Km |
| Kolhapur To Wardha | 810 Km |
| Kolhapur To Yavatmal | 743 Km |