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Hindu temple · Kolhapur, Maharashtra

Mahalakshmi (Ambabai), Kolhapur

Goddess Mahalakshmi, a Shakti Peetha.

Best monthsOct-Mar
BusiestNavratri and the Kiranotsav days (January-February and November)
Nearest airportKolhapur (KLH)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary (good)
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember (good)

Why people go

A Chalukya-era temple in the centre of Kolhapur, one of the most important Devi temples in Maharashtra. Twice a year the setting sun lights the idol directly (Kiranotsav).

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Kolhapur (KLH), about 8 km, Mopa (GOX), about 114 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Chiplun railway station (CHI), about 120 km. Smaller stations may be closer.

Tips before you go

  • Try a Kolhapuri misal and buy Kolhapuri chappals nearby.
  • Remove shoes at the entrance; free shoe stands are provided.

Visiting from abroad?

Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mahalakshmi (Ambabai), Kolhapur?
Mahalakshmi (Ambabai), Kolhapur is in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
How do I reach Mahalakshmi (Ambabai), Kolhapur?
The nearest airport on our list is Kolhapur (KLH), about 8 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Chiplun railway station, about 120 km away.
What is the best time to visit Mahalakshmi (Ambabai), Kolhapur?
Oct-Mar is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Navratri and the Kiranotsav days (January-February and November).
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Mahalakshmi (Ambabai), Kolhapur?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome; follow the dress code and the instructions of staff at the gate.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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