Kolhapur

Kolhapur ( कोल्हा-पूर) is a city situated in the southwest part of the state of Maharashtra, India. Kolhapur serves as the headquarters of the Kolhapur district. Before Independence, it was a 19 Gun Salute Princely state ruled by the Bhosale Chhatrapatis of the Maratha Empire. Kolhapur assumes a place amongst the cities having highest per capita income in the country and it's one of the fastest growing cities in Maharashtra. kolhapur is known as 'dakshin kashi', 'historical capital of maharashtra state', 'door of konkan 'as well as 'city of wrestlers ' and 'city of arts' It's also known as city of palaces and temples. Kolhapur is situated on the banks of the river Panchganga and is the location of the Temple of Mahalakshmi, a Hindu goddess.