Kolhapur City
About Kolhapur:
Kolhapur is famous for its production of Jaggery, Kolhapuri Chappals, silver Jewelry, Indian Wrestling. Royal Forts, Temples, Historical Places Hill Stations and Lakes. Kolhapur district is the southernmost district of Maharashtra. Kolhapur city is situated on the banks of river Panchganga and is known as 'Dakshin Kashi'. Kolhapur is seat of Goddess Mahalaxmi and is one of the Shaktipeeths mentioned in Indian mythology. Kolhapur was ruled by Silaharas, Yadavas, Rashtrakutas and Chalukyas in the Medieval times.
Kolhapur Information :
Kolhapur is sub-divided into following regions: Shahuwadi, Panhala, Shirol, Hatkalangda, Bavda, Kagal, Radhanagari, Gadhinglaj, Ajra, Chandgad, Arla, Malkapur, Kodoli, Wadgaon, Kumbhoj, Wadgaon, Anaskura, Alta, Kale, Rukadi, Narsoba Vadi, Ichalkaranji, Kurandvad, Pattan Kodoli, Hupari, Rashivade, Gagangarh, Shirale, Lora, Murgud, Kapsi, Patgoon.
Tourist Attractions:
- Mahalaxmi Temple
- New Palace
- Panhala Fort & Hill Station Rankala Lake
- Holy Jotiba Hill
- Shalini Palace
- Vishalgad Fort
- Dajipur Sanctuary
- Kashi Vishveshawar Temple
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