కొల్హాపూర్ మహాలక్ష్మీ ఆలయం: కూర్పుల మధ్య తేడాలు

 

ప్రత్యేక కార్యక్రమాలు: ఉత్సవ విగ్రహం ప్రతీ శుక్రవారం మరియు పౌర్ణమి దినాలలో దేవాలయం చుట్టూ ఊరేగిస్తారు.

== గుర్తింపు ==

It is said that both Shri Lakshmi and Shri [[Vishnu]] reside in the Karveer area eternally and shall not leave even at the time of [[Mahaprayakala]]. This region is therefore also referred to as an avimuktakshetra. Karveer region is eternally blessed and is believed to be held by Mother Jagdambe in her right hand, and so this region is protected from all destruction. Lord Vishnu himself adores this region more than Vaikiuntha or the Kshirsagar since it is the home of his consort Lakshmi. According to popular legends, Mahalakshmi left Vaikuntha and arrived at Kolhapur on hearing that Lord Venkatesh (Vishnu) her beloved husband failed to take action against sage Bhrigu for his horrific behaviour towards him. An angry Mahalakshmi is said to have observed strict penance in Kolhapur for several years until upon hearing the news of her husband being married to Tirumala Padmavati, another avatar of Mahalaskhmi. The greatness of this region has therefore attracted many sages and devotees, the blessings and affections showered by this region on its devotees are immeasurable. It is believed that Prabhu Shri Dattatreya still comes here every noon to seek alms.