Mahalakshmi
महालक्ष्मी मंदिर, कोल्हापुर
“Considered one of the principal Shakti Peethas.”
Coordinates
16.70°N · 74.23°E
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Notice
Navratri crowding
As one of the principal Shakti Peethas (the 'three and a half' peethas), Kolhapur's Ambabai temple draws very large crowds during Sharad Navratri and on festival days. Expect long queues and traffic restrictions.
Read the official noticeIntroduction
ahalakshmi Temple (also known as Ambabai Mandir) is an important Hindu temple and shakti peeth dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, who is worshipped by locals as Ambabai. Goddess Mahalakshmi is the consort of Maha Vishnu and it is one of shakta pithas in India. It is believed that Ambabai have appeared to kill demon Kolhasur here.
History
The temple of the goddess Mahalakshmi was built by the Chalukya king Karnadeva in 634 CE.
About the deity — Lakshmi
Services & Support · सेवा
Soon, you can do more than read about Mahalakshmi.
We’re building the infrastructure for verified pujas, transparent donations, and trust-rated local help around every shrine. Tell us where you want us first.
पूजा बुकिंग
Book a Puja
Connect with verified pujaris at Mahalakshmi. Choose a puja, a date, and the offering — we handle the rest. Each pujari is KYC-checked and rated by the temple committee.
दान
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Support Mahalakshmi’s maintenance, annadana programs, and community work. Every paisa receipted, every disbursement public.
स्थानीय सेवा
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Trust-verified local services around Mahalakshmi — pujaris, drivers, cooks, tutors, plumbers — recommended by the temple’s community.
