Tourism of Kolhapur City.

1. TOURISM
IN
KOLHAPUR

2.  Kolhapur, an epitome of beauty and richness in the Indian state of Maharashtra, stands tall as one of the most
significant cities in South Maharashtra. With its rich cultural heritage, this city has been a hub of historical,
religious, and cultural activities for centuries. Its historic significance can be traced back to the 1st century BC and
continues to amaze visitors with its intricate carvings and magnificent temples. Kolhapur is famous for its unique
food culture, including its signature Kolhapuri cuisine, that tantalizes the taste buds of locals and tourists alike.
Sports, arts and local dialects also play a major role in defining the identity of the city, making it a true
representation of diversity and unity. The city is situated in the western part of Maharashtra.
 The Bombay Gazetteer recorded almost 250 temples in the region of which 6 - Ambabai, Temblai, Vithoba,
Mahakali, Phiranga and Yallamma temples - are considered the most prominent. Tourism is an important source of
revenue with about three million annual visitors. Kolhapur's attractions include:
 Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur
 Jyotiba Temple
 Panhala Fort
 Kaneri Math
 New Palace
 Temblai temple complex
 Rankala Lake

3. Rankala lake
 This historical lake is a treasure trove for scenery admirers.
Rankala features the Shalini Palace to the north, the "Padmaraje
Garden" to the northeast, and a recently developed park towards
the southeast bank. Rankala's southeast park has a fresh food
market. Activities like horseriding and boating can also be
experienced. Shalini Palace, made up of intricately carved black
stone and Italian marble, has now been converted into a hotel.
 Ambabai Temple (also known as Mahalaxmi Mandir) is a Hindu
temple dedicated to Lakshmi, who is believed to reduce there as
Supreme Mother Mahalakshmi and is worshipped by locals
as Ambabai. Mahalakshmi is the consort of Vishnu and it is
customary among Hindus to visit Tirumala Venkateswara
Temple, Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple and Padmavathi
Temple as a yatra (pilgrimage). It is believed that visiting these
temples as a pilgrimage helps achieve moksha (salvation).

4. LITERALLY
PANHALA
KOLHAPUR MAHARASHTRA INDIA
SAHYADRI
BIJAPUR
[1]
DECCAN MARATHAS
MUGHALS EAST INDIA COMPANY
BATTLE OF PAVAN KHIND
KOLHAPUR TARABAI RANISAHEB
KOLHAPUR INDIAN STATE MAHARASHTRA
[1]
LAKHS RUPEES [2]
CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ MARATHA EMPIRE

5.  Jyotiba Temple
 (Marathi: ज्योतिबा) is a holy site of Hinduism near Wadi
Ratnagiri [1] in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra state in
western India. The deity of the temple is known by the
same name. An annual fair takes place on the full moon
night of the Hindu months of Chaitra and Vaishakha.
 Siddhagiri Gramjivan Museum (Kaneri Math) at
Kaneri, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, is a sculpture
museum. The full name is Siddhagiri Gramjivan (Village
life) Museum. It is situated at Shri Kshetra Siddhagiri
Math, a campus built around the Moola-
Kaadsiddheswar Shiva temple.