Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur
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Ambabai Temple (also known as Mahalakshmi Mandir) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lakshmi, who is believed to reside there as Supreme Mother Mahalakshmi along with Mahavishnu[1] and is worshipped by locals as Ambabai. Mahalakshmi is part of the Tridevi, the triumverate of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati, symbolizing the three Supreme Goddesses.
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Ambabai Temple of Kolhapur | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Kolhapur |
Deity | Mahalaxmi |
Festivals | Kirnotsav, Rathotsav, Lakshmi Puja, Lalita Panchami, Navratri, Diwali, Varalakshmi Vratham |
Governing body | Paschim Maharashtra Devasthan Samiti |
Location | |
Location | Bhavani Mandap, Mahadwar Road, Kolhapur |
State | Maharashtra |
Country | India |
Location in Maharashtra | |
Geographic coordinates | 16°42′00″N 74°14′00″E |
Architecture | |
Style | Hemadpanti architecture |
Creator | Karnadeva, Chalukya Empire |
Completed | 7th century CE |
Website | |
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It is a customary practice among Hindus to embark on a yatra (pilgrimage) to various temples, including the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple, and Padmavathi Temple. Goddess Lakshmi is the consort of Lord Vishnu and it is customary among Hindus to visit Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple and Padmavathi Temple as a yatra (pilgrimage). These temples holds great significance as shakti peethas (where the divine goddess Shakti's cosmic power is believed to reside). It is believed that undertaking a pilgrimage to these temples can help attain Moksha (Salvation).[2]