Description
Sri Saraswathi Sannadhi is enshrined in Shri Mahalakshmi Temple of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India,which is one of the Shakti Peethas listed in various puranas of Hinduism. The temple takes its name from Mahalakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu, and it is believed that the divine couple reside in the area.
History
The temple belongs architecturally to the Kannada Chalukya empire and was first built in the 7th century. In 109 A. D. Karnadeo cut through the jungle and brought the temple to light.
Importance/Significance
The Kolhapur Shakti Peetha is of special religious significance as being one of the six places where it is believed that one can either obtain salvation from desires or have them fulfilled. Mounted on a stone platform, the image of the four armed and crowned goddess is made of gemstone, and weighs about 40 kilograms.
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