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Mahalakshmi Temple Kolhapur Timings 2026
Mahalakshmi Temple Kolhapur in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, Maharashtra. Opens at 5:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 5:00 AM – 12:30 PM, evening: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.
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⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.
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Temple & Darshan Timings
| Session | Start time | End time | Typical status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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🛕 Temple opening
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5:00 AM
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Open |
General days
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🙏 Morning darshan
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5:00 AM
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12:30 PM
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Open |
Often busiest before mid-morning
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⏸ Midday / afternoon
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—
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—
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Closed |
Between morning & evening darshan
(rituals & cleaning)
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🙏 Evening darshan
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6:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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Open | |
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🔒 Temple closing
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—
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10:00 PM
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Closed |
📅 Afternoon session 2:30–5:00 PM also open. Extended during Kojagiri Purnima.
Aarti Timings
| Ritual / aarti | Time | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Kakad Aarti
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5:00 AM | Free |
Early morning wake-up aarti.
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Madhyanha Aarti
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12:00 PM | Free |
Midday lamp worship.
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Dhuparti
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7:00 PM | Free |
Evening incense and lamp aarti.
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Shayan Aarti
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9:30 PM | Free |
Night prayers.
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Darshan Tickets
| Darshan Type | Price | Wait Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
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🆓
General Darshan
Free for all.
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Free |
30–90 min
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Walk-in
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⭐
Special Darshan
Priority entry.
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₹50 – ₹100 |
15–30 min
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Temple counter
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