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About Kolhapur City About Kolhapur and Kolhapuries... Kolhapur (also known as Karveer) is situated on banks of the sacred river Panchganga flowing in southwest part of Maharashtra, India. Famous as the residence of the mother goddess 'Mahalaxmi alias Ambabai', this commercial and educational city has temples and palaces which still has archaeological importance. more...
Kolhapur is having history of more than 2000 years. Ancient Period: This will have to be considered approximately upto the 9th century, during which there was a colony-center at Bramhapuri or before the construction of the Mahalaxmi Temple. The Medieval age: This ranges from construction of the Mahalaxmi Temple to that of the Residency. During this period, the main center of inhabitation was the Mahalaxmi Temple which became city's religious & political center. Modern Period: It began when the Residency was established during 1844-48. more...