Jyotiba Temple-Kolhapur (Dakkahancha Raja)

Jyotiba Temple-Kolhapur (Dakkahancha Raja)

Welcome to Jotiba

This temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.

After defeating Kolhasur & other devils; the goddess of health, wealth & prosperity Mahalaxmi (Ambabai) decided to settle in Kolhapur (Karveer). For the complete defense of her empire, she appointed four guards at the four sides of Kolhapur (Karveer). Among these four guards; the most important is Jotiba; to whom Mahalaxmi (Ambabai) appointed at the northern side. Jotiba is even known as Kedareshwar. The almighty; God Jotiba; is the king of southern region; thus known as "Dakkahancha Raja". In this website; we are going to try our best to publish maximum possible information about Jotiba. The references are from Kedarvijay, Laxmivijay, Karveermahatmya etc. famous & the most authentic literatures available today. Every year on Chaitra Shuddha 11 th i.e. on the occasion of “Ekadashi” thousands of devotees gather on Jotiba hill. They celebrate their joy of visiting god Jotiba by dancing with the huge sticks; known as Sasankathi. During these days after worshiping god Jotiba; and after looking his royal grace; the joy of all the devotees is very hard to describe in words. At least once in your life; you must experience the satisfaction behind visiting Jotiba temple at Wadi Ratnagiri ie in Kolhapur.

Navajiyasa built the original temple in 1730. The interiors are ancient, the idol is fourhanded. There are other temples and Light-towers. On Chaitra Poornima a gala fair is held, where lakhs of devotees come with tall `Sasan` (sticks). The scattering of `gulal` (vermilion) renders the whole mountain pink. Sunday is considered sacred to Jyotiba. The governmental improvements are clearly visible with the Plaza Garden plan in the pipeline

The Jyotiba Mandir area is group of 3 Temples.
There is One More Template for Devi chopdai which was built by Pritirao Chavan Himatbahadur in 1750.

The Rameshwar Mandir and Yamai Mandir situated 3-5 KM Away from Main Temple.

Location:-The Place is Situated Around 40 KM Away from Kolhapur City.

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How To Go:- Pune to Kolhapur Semi-Luxury Buses which will drop you to Kolhapur and Kolhapur To Jyotiba Temple S.T.Buses are Available For Every 1 Hour.

By train, it is a 10 to 11 hour journey from Mumbai or Bangalore. There are several day and night trains that leave Dadar or Chhtrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai for Kolhapur.

By air, you can reach Kolhapur from Mumbai by a one-hour plane journey. Ujalaiwadi Airport is 10 kms from the main city of Kolhapur.

State Tourism Hotel Available(MTDC):development@maharashtratourism.gov.in. 
254/B Udyog Bhavan,
Assembly Road, 
Kohlapur-416 001.
Tel: 91-(0231) 2652 935
Fax: 91-0231-2659 435


Near By Places to Visit:- Mahalaxmi Temple Kolhapur,Panhala Fort|Narsobachi Wadi