Mahalaxmi Temple in Kolhapur

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  1. rkgurbani

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    Mahalaxmi or Ambabai is the Goddess of wealth and prosperity.

    The deity of Karvir (Kolhapur) is famous in all India. It is one of ‘Shaktipeet’ of Maharashtra. It is kulswamini of many Indian homes. Ambabai is wife of God Balaji ( Venkateshshwar of Tirupati, Andrapradesh). Devotees visit Kolhapur to pray Goddess Ambabai (Mahalaxmi) for a peaceful& healthy life. It is considered that the darshan of Shri. Balaji of Tirumala is incomplete without visiting goddess Mahalaxmi of Kolhapur.

    The nine days of Navratri are celebrated with great devotion here. At this time of the year, the Mahalaxmi of Kolhapur receives a grand saree and ornaments from Tirupati. This is a gift to her from her husband - Lord Venkateshwara.

    Kolhapur or Karveer is one of the six abodes of Shakti, where one can achieve both fulfillment of desires as well as salvation from them. It is therefore considered to be of greater significance than Uttar Kashi. Shri Mahalakshmi is the consort of Shri Vishnu and it is said that they both reside in the Karveer area.

    Here are some pictures of the Goddess and the Ambabai Temple.

    May her blessings fill each home and heart with good health, wealth and happiness. HAPPY NAVRATRI
     

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    Dear RKG,

    Had a good darshan and blessings of Amma... Very beautiful photo... Thanks for sharing...


    Shanti
     
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    Dear Gurbani

    Had good darshan of Mahalaxmi early in the morning. Thanks for sharing
     
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    Thanks for giving us her darshan and that too during Navarathri days...........very lovely picture of her and the temple.
    I have visited the temple many years ago.
     
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    Thankyou RKG for such a nice darshan of Sri Mahalakshmi....
    I just finished my evening navaratri pooja and I am getting Mahalakshmi darshan....
    Thanks a lot for sharing.....
     
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    thanx for sharing dear
     
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    nice dharshan...............thanks for sharing
     
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    Lovely darshan... Thank u so much rkg for sharing the pics with useful information :)
     
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    good darshan of Mahalakshmi with valuable information dear.
     

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