Mahalakshmi Temple Kolhapur — Timings 2026

Complete schedule of darshan, aarti, sevas, festivals and prasadam details.

🕒 Opens 5:00 AM 🕘 Closes 10:00 PM 📍 Maharashtra Open Now

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Mahalakshmi Temple Kolhapur

Accommodation near Mahalakshmi Temple Kolhapur

Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days
Session Timings Status Notes
🛕 Temple Opening
5:00 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning Darshan
5:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Open
Best before 9 AM
⏸ Afternoon Break
Between sessions
Closed
Rituals & cleaning
🙏 Evening Darshan
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Open
🔒 Temple Closing
10:00 PM
Closed
â„šī¸ Kolhapur, Maharashtra. One of the Shakti Peethas and Ashtavinayaka circuit. Three sessions.
📅 Afternoon session 2:30–5:00 PM also open. Extended during Kojagiri Purnima.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Kakad Aarti
Early morning wake-up aarti.
Time : 5:00 AM
Price : Free
Madhyanha Aarti
Midday lamp worship.
Time : 12:00 PM
Price : Free
Dhuparti
Evening incense and lamp aarti.
Time : 7:00 PM
Price : Free
Shayan Aarti
Night prayers.
Time : 9:30 PM
Price : Free
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
🆓 General Darshan
Free for all.
Free
30–90 min
Walk-in
⭐ Special Darshan
Priority entry.
₹50 – ₹100
15–30 min
Temple counter
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Abhishekam
🕐 Morning
₹500 – ₹3,000
Sacred bath of Mahalakshmi with panchamrit.
Sahasranama Archana
🕐 Morning
₹200 – ₹500
1,000 names of Lakshmi chanted.
Kumkumarchana
🕐 All day
₹51 – ₹501
Kumkum archana for Goddess.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
September / October
Navaratri
Grand 9-day festival.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 9 days
October
Kojagiri Purnima
Full moon festival — Lakshmi worshipped through the night.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 1 day
October / November
Diwali
Lakshmi Puja with grand celebrations.
đŸ‘Ĩ High crowd 📅 5 days
📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before planning your visit.
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Temple Prasadam

Sacred offerings & blessed food
Kumkum
Free
From Goddess Mahalakshmi worship.
Panchamrit
₹30 – ₹100
From abhishek ritual.
Prasad Packet
₹20 – ₹50
Temple sweets.
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How to Reach

Nearest transport options

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Nearest Airport:

Kolhapur Airport (9 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Kolhapur Railway Station (3 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Kolhapur Bus Stand (2 km)

Frequently Asked Questions