Temple Address
Mahalaxmi Temple Road, Bava Ganapati Galli,
Kolhapur, Maharashtra 416012, India
The temple stands in the centre of old Kolhapur city, within walking distance of many hotels and the historic Bhavani Mandap.
Travel Options to Mahalaxmi Temple
Kolhapur Airport
Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj Airport (Kolhapur) is just ~10 km from the temple, with direct flights from Mumbai and Bengaluru. Pune and Belgaum airports are larger alternatives connected by taxi.
Kolhapur Railway Station (Nearest Railway Station)
Direct trains connect Kolhapur with Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Solapur and Miraj. The Shree Ambabai Mahalaxmi Temple Kolhapur nearest railway station is Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus (KOP) — an auto-rickshaw or taxi ride of about 10 minutes (~3 km).
Central Bus Stand (CSBT), Kolhapur
MSRTC buses run frequently from Mumbai (Shivneri), Pune, Sangli, Satara and Miraj. The central bus stand is ~2 km from the temple in the heart of the city.
National Highways NH-48 & NH-166
Kolhapur is well connected by highway — ~375 km from Mumbai, ~230 km from Pune and ~120 km from Belgaum. For those driving, Shree Ambabai Mahalaxmi Temple Kolhapur parking is available in the designated pay-and-park area near the southern courtyard (Vidyapeeth High School ground). Note: Mahalaxmi Ambabai to Jyotiba Temple distance is about 21 km (approx 45 mins by car).
Check Darshan Timings First
The temple opens in two shifts daily. See the full aarti and darshan schedule before you travel.