Kolhapur

Built in circa 700 AD, this popular Hindu shrine is one of India's Shakti Peeths (temples dedicated to Goddess Sati) and gets its name from the presiding deity Mahalakshmi, a consort of Vishnu.

Actually a stone quarry, this naturally formed lake was created due to flooding by underground water when an earthquake struck the area in 9th century AD.

Housed on the ground floor of the current residence of Shrimant Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj of Kolhapur, the museum displays artefacts and memorabilia belonging to the royal family.

Situated near the Mahalaxmi Temple, Kashbag Maidan is a hundred-year-old ground where matches of the traditional form of wrestling, kushti, take place.

A neo-gothic building built in the year 1872-76, the former Town Hall is now a museum displaying artefacts discovered in an excavation at the nearby Bramhapuri Hill.

The Museum houses the work of well-known Marathi film actor and painting artist Chandrakant Mandare and is a part of the artist’s residential premise.

A ground used for hosting a game unique to Kolhapur where trained players used to fight with drunk elephants, Sathmari remains a popular tourist attraction.

Bhavani Mandap is a historical gem in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Built between 1785 and 1800, it once served as the royal palace of Chhatrapati Maharaja's court. Now a symbol of the city�s legacy, it offers a glimpse into its royal past and cultural splendour.

Jotiba Temple is seated on Jotiba Hill in the northern part of Kolhapur, surrounded by dense green mountains. Built in 1730, the temple�s interior is simple yet elegant.