The document describes the Jyotiba temple located at 3100 feet near Kolhapur, known for its significance in Hindu mythology as an incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, celebrated with a colorful fair during the full moon nights of Chaitra and Vaishakh. It highlights the temple's attractiveness, the scenic journey to it, and the dedication of worshippers who seek darshan year-round, especially on Sundays. The temple is noted for its black granite stones and its historical significance as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.

1. Situated at a height of 3100 feet, near Wadi Ratnagiri- 17 kms northwest of Kolhapur. A colorful fair takes place on the full moon night of the Hindu months of Chaitra and Vaishakh. Jyotiba - a colloquial and household Kolhapuri name for Jyotirling. Yes , he is so close to us. Jyotiba is supposed to be an incarnation of three gods -- Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh.

2. On way up from Kolhapur – small beauties like this make it difficult to move forward – but the caller is more powerful – the lord himself.

3. The temple is dedicated to Jyotiba (also Dattatreya), which was formed by the amalgamation of the jyotis (souls) of three gods - Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Legend has it that the three gods took the form of Jyotiba to destroy the evil Ratnasur.

4. This is scene in July - rainy days here – but yearlong it catches the soght

5. On way up from Kolhapur – pregnant clouds accompany you on the way up.

9. Like other religious routes- it is the shortest route for the heavenly experience.

11. One of the ways towards side of the hill - well beaten path for centuries together.

12. Deep Mala – first sign of the temple complex .

13. A closer look

15. One of the 12 Jyotirlingas, Jotiba is located to the north of Kolhapur, on a small hillock surrounded by green mountains.

16. Exit side of the temple – rain or shine people are determined for a darshan.

17. Closer to the heavenly Gods

18. An average day crowd – Sundays are the most crowded.

20. The black granite stones available nearby are challenging for carving – we do it.

21. Inside the temple complex.

22. Elephants are the icon of richness for - everybody.

25. A design carved on the backside of the temple backside.

28. On the way back home For more info http://www.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/KOLHAPUR/places_Jotiba.html