Ambabai Mandir
श्री अंबाबाई महालक्ष्मी मंदिर, कोल्हापूर
Goddess Mahalaxmi (Ambabai) · Kolhapur, Maharashtra
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About the temple
One of the 108 Shakti Peethas and one of the six abodes of Shakti Prosperity, spiritual strength, fulfillment of life goals
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 04:30 – 22:00
- Established
- 7
- Best time to visit
- Early morning (05:00 AM)
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Goddess Mahalaxmi (Ambabai) · श्री अंबाबाईLord Shiva
- Deity form
- Monolith stone idol with four arms, holding a citrus fruit, mace, shield, and bowl
- Religious tradition
- Vedic Shakti Tradition
- Sanskrit name
- श्री महालक्ष्मी देवस्थानम्
- Also known as
- Ambabai Mandir, Dakshin Kashi
Darshan hours
- Monday
- 04:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 04:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 04:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 04:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 04:30 AM - 10:30 PM (Special Day)
- Saturday
- 04:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 04:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Break timings
- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Naivedya)
- Special days
- Open extended hours during Navratri
- Festival timings
- 24-hour Darshan during peak Navratri days
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 05:00
- Midday aarti
- 12:30
- Evening aarti
- 20:00
- Night aarti
- 22:00
- Special aarti days
- Fridays and Full Moon days
- Ritual schedule
- Abhishek, Alankar Puja, Chaughada
- Pooja timings
- 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Abhishek timings
- 08:30 AM to 11:00 AM
- Special poojas
- Kumkumarchan, Lalita Panchami Puja
- Online pooja booking
- Yes
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Chalukya Dynasty (Karnadeva)
- Architect / builder
- King Karnadeva
- Construction materials
- Stone (Black Basalt)
- Historical events
- Major structural updates by Shilaharas and Yadavas
- Renovations
- Extensive restoration by the Marathas in the 18th century
- Archaeological importance
- Centrally Protected Monument
- Legends
- Legend of Mahalaxmi leaving Vaikuntha to settle in Kolhapur
- Inscriptions
- Multiple stone inscriptions in Sanskrit and Old Kannada
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 7th to 12th Century
- Structure
- Complex with a star-shaped plan
- Floors
- 2
- Gopuram
- Five-layered pyramidical Shikhara
- Mandapa
- Large pillared hall with intricate carvings
- Sculptural features
- Navagrahas, various avatars of Vishnu and Shiva
- Artistic elements
- Exquisite stone fretwork and deepstambhas (lamp towers)
- Construction technique
- Dry stone masonry with interlocking joints
- Unique features
- Kiranotsav: Sunlight falls directly on the deity's feet/face twice a year
Festivals & events
NavratriRathotsavKiranotsav
- Festival calendar
- Hindu Lunar Calendar
- Special celebration days
- Lalita Panchami
- Cultural events
- Classical music festivals during Navratri
- Annual events
- Palki procession
- Peak crowd season
- October (Navratri) and Summer
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- ✓ Annadanam
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning (05:00 AM)
- Parking capacity
- 300+ vehicles
- Parking fees
- Per hour basis
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash/Online/UPI/Card
- Prasadam
- Ladoo, Coconut, Saree offerings
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