People wait for long hours, just for this auspicious event the doorsteps, and the day is continued with various processions and poojas. Kiranotsav is a mega event, which happens at the dawn, when the first rays of the sun enters the temple premises and shines the idol of Shri Mahalaxmi. This temple attracts thousands of visitors from across the globe. It is a Shakti Peeth so once you enter the temple you can feel powerful and positive vibrations and yes do not miss to see the shreeyatra embedded on the temple wall. The temple has a star shaped design like many ancient temples and its walls have several decorative designs and images of deities.Įarly morning visit to a temple is always pleasant and peaceful and is the best time to visit as it is not crowded but on important festivals and Fridays, you can expect large number of devotees. The sabhamandap has been built during the maratha period and has a wooden construction typical to that period. The entire temple is built of black charnockite rock. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi and the temple has been taken care of over the years by several ruling dynasties and local people of Kolhapur. The temple was constructed sometime during the 6 or 7th century AD. Mahalaxmi temple or Ambabai temple as it is locally known is situated in the heart of the Kolhapur city.
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