Kolhapur, city, southwestern Maharashtra state, western India. It is situated on the
eastern side of the Western Ghats on the Pancaganga River.
The history of this very ancient Kingdom sacred like to the Hindu, the Jain
and the
Buddhist can be divided in six defined periods. The First can by styled the MAURYA
period, the second ANDHRA, the third the CHALUKYA-RASHTRAKUTA, the forth SILHAR-YADAV in
the early years of Hindu supremacy up to 1347 A.D.
4 Amboli. Beautiful rainy hill station, lot of clouds and beautiful
waterfall. edit
Jyotiba temple (Jyotiba lies 17 km to the north-west of Kolhapur.).
Situated at a height of 3100 feet, this holy site nestles in the mountains, also known
as Wadi Ratnagiri. Jyotiba is supposed to be an incarnation of three gods -- Brahma,
Vishnu and Mahesh and the seer Jamadagni. A colorful fair takes place on the full moon
night of the Hindu months of Chaitra and Vaishakh.
Temblai hill is a famous spot in Kolhapur. There is a temple of Goddess
"Temlabai" and other small temple on this Hill. In every Ashadha the religious ceremony
of pouring water on the steps of the Mandir is celebrated on a grand scale.
Panhala Fort. Built in 1100 AC. Historic memories of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Hill Station. Carrying a rich heritage, Panhala Fort forms the largest of all the Deccan forts.
We also provide daily cab service on various religious location. You can book Aurangabad to Vani cab services at affordable cost.