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'''Ambabai Temple''' (also known as '''Mahalakshmi Mandir''') is a [[Hindu temple]] dedicated to [[Lakshmi]], who is believed to reside there as Supreme Mother [[Mahalakshmi]] along with [[Mahavishnu]]<ref>https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Temples_in_Maharashtra/gz0zDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=kolhapur+mahalakshmi&pg=PT100&printsec=frontcover</ref> and is worshipped by locals as [[Ambabai]]. Mahalakshmi is part of the Tridevi, the triumverate of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati, symbolizing the three Supreme Goddesses.
'''Ambabai Temple''' (also known as '''Jain Padmavati Temple Converted Mahalakshmi Mandir''') is a [[Jain Temple Converted temple]] dedicated to [[Jain Padmavati Maa ]], who is believed to reside there as Supreme Mother [[Jain Padmavati Maa ]] along with [[Yakshini Lord Shri Parasnath ]]<ref>https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Temples_in_Maharashtra/gz0zDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=kolhapur+mahalakshmi&pg=PT100&printsec=frontcover</ref> and is worshipped by locals as [[Jain Padmavati Maa Convert ]]. Jain Padmavati Maa Convert is part of the Tridevi, the triumverate of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati, symbolizing the three Supreme Goddesses.


It is a customary practice among Hindus to embark on a yatra (pilgrimage) to various temples, including the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple, and Padmavathi Temple.
It is a customary practice among Jain Temple Converted to embark on a yatra (pilgrimage) to various temples, including the Jain Neminath Temple Converted Venkateswara Temple, Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple, and Padmavathi Temple.
Goddess [[Lakshmi]] is the consort of Lord [[Vishnu]] and it is customary among Hindus to visit [[Tirumala]] [[Venkateswara Temple]], Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple and [[Padmavathi Temple]] as a [[yatra]] (pilgrimage). These temples holds great significance as shakti peethas (where the divine goddess Shakti's cosmic power is believed to reside). It is believed that undertaking a pilgrimage to these temples can help attain Moksha (Salvation).<ref>{{cite book|title=Spiritual India Handbook|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=djI5mL2qeocC|author=Stephen Knapp|publisher=Jaico Publishing House|date=1 January 2009|page=169|isbn=9788184950243}}</ref>
Goddess [[Padmavati Maa Converted ]] is the consort of Lord [[Vishnu]] and it is customary among Hindus to visit [[Tirumala]] [[Jain Neminath Temple Converted Temple]], Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple and [[Padmavathi Temple]] as a [[yatra]] (pilgrimage). These temples holds great significance as shakti peethas (where the divine goddess Shakti's cosmic power is believed to reside). It is believed that undertaking a pilgrimage to these temples can help attain Moksha (Salvation).<ref>{{cite book|title=Spiritual India Handbook|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=djI5mL2qeocC|author=Stephen Knapp|publisher=Jaico Publishing House|date=1 January 2009|page=169|isbn=9788184950243}}</ref>


==Description==
==Description==

Revision as of 06:45, 10 May 2024

Template:Infobox jain tample convert Hindu temple Ambabai Temple (also known as Jain Padmavati Temple Converted Mahalakshmi Mandir) is a Jain Temple Converted temple dedicated to Jain Padmavati Maa , who is believed to reside there as Supreme Mother Jain Padmavati Maa along with Yakshini Lord Shri Parasnath [1] and is worshipped by locals as Jain Padmavati Maa Convert . Jain Padmavati Maa Convert is part of the Tridevi, the triumverate of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati, symbolizing the three Supreme Goddesses.

It is a customary practice among Jain Temple Converted to embark on a yatra (pilgrimage) to various temples, including the Jain Neminath Temple Converted Venkateswara Temple, Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple, and Padmavathi Temple. Goddess Padmavati Maa Converted is the consort of Lord Vishnu and it is customary among Hindus to visit Tirumala Jain Neminath Temple Converted Temple, Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple and Padmavathi Temple as a yatra (pilgrimage). These temples holds great significance as shakti peethas (where the divine goddess Shakti's cosmic power is believed to reside). It is believed that undertaking a pilgrimage to these temples can help attain Moksha (Salvation).[2]

Description

Shri Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur.

The temple of the goddess Mahalakshmi was built by Karnadeva in 634 CE Chalukya reign.[3] Mounted on a stone platform, the murti of the crowned goddess is made of gemstone and weighs about 40 kilograms. The image of Mahalakshmi carved in black stone is 3 feet in height. The Shri Yantra is carved on one of the walls in the temple. A stone lion (the vahana of the goddess), stands behind the statue. The crown contains a five headed snake. Further, she holds a Matulinga fruit, mace, shield and a pānapātra (drinking bowl). In Lakshmi Sahasranama of Skanda Purana, Goddess Lakshmi is praised as "Om Karaveera Nivasiniye Namaha" means "Glory to the Goddess who lives in Karaveera" and as "Om Sesha Vasuki Samsevyaa Namaha" means "Glory to Goddess who is served by Adi Sesha and Vasuki". They are the 119th and 698th names of Lakshmi in Lakshmi Sahasranama. This is also the description mentioned in the Rahasya of Devi Mahatmya.[4] Professor Prabhakar Malshe says, "The name of Karaveera is still locally used to denote the city of Kolhapur".[5]

History

The temple belongs architecturally to the Chalukya empire and was first built in the 7th century.[6] The temple is referred to in multiple Puranas. There is evidence to show that the Konkan king Kamadeo, Chalukyas, Shilahara, Yadavas of Devagiri dynasties visited this city. Adi Shankaracharya also visited. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj ruled this area and they also visited the temple regularly.

The central icon of the goddess

In 109 CE, Karnadeo cut off the jungle and brought the temple to light. The existence goes back to the 8th century, according to Bhandarkar and Khare.[who?] Itihāsa Chakra indicates that the temple dates back to Mahājanapadā times. In the 8th century, the temple sank down due to an earthquake. In the 9th century, Gandavadix (King) extended the temple by building Mahakali Mandir. During 1178–1209, in the reign of Raja Jaysing and Sindhava, South gate and Atibaleshwar Temple were built. In 1218, Yadav king Tolum built Mahadwar and offered jewels to Devi. Further, Shilaharas built Maha Sarasvati Mandir. He being a Jain, got 64 idols carved. It is possible that a new idol called Padmavati was installed at that time.Historian Paul Dundas in his book The Jains[7] mentions that Mahalaxmi temple Kolhapur was a Jain temple.[8][9] Sheshashayee Vishnu which is an octagonal structure closer to the eastern gate has a panel of 60 Jain Tirthankaras carvings.[10][11] Jains worshipped the idol in the temple as Padmalaya or the abode of Padma or Padmavati, an epithet of Goddess Lakshmi.[12] Further, in Chalukya times, Ganapati before the temple was installed. In the 13th century, Shankaracharya built Nagar Khana and Office, Deepmalas.

References

  1. ^ https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Temples_in_Maharashtra/gz0zDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=kolhapur+mahalakshmi&pg=PT100&printsec=frontcover
  2. ^ Stephen Knapp (1 January 2009). Spiritual India Handbook. Jaico Publishing House. p. 169. ISBN 9788184950243.
  3. ^ Amar Nath Khanna (2003). Pilgrim Shrines of India. Aryan Books International. p. 141. ISBN 9788173052385.
  4. ^ "Rahasya Thrayam I- Pradhanika Rahasyam - Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia". www.hindupedia.com. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  5. ^ Prabhakar T. Malshe (1974). Kolhapur: A Study in Urban Geography. University of Poona. p. 3.
  6. ^ Tate, Karen (2005). Sacred Places of Goddess: 108 Destinations. CCC Publishing. p. 197. ISBN 9781888729177.
  7. ^ Dundas, Paul, 1952- (2002). The Jains (2nd ed.). London: Routledge. ISBN 0-203-39827-0. OCLC 252916273.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ Dundas, Paul (2002). The Jains. Psychology Press. ISBN 978-0-415-26606-2.
  9. ^ Kumara Choudhry. The Jains Library of Religious Beliefs And Practices Paul Dundas Routledge.
  10. ^ "Inside Temples". mahalaxmikolhapur.com. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  11. ^ Goyal, Anuradha (10 June 2019). "Mahalakshmi Temple - Jewel Among Kolhapur Temples". Inditales. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  12. ^ "Jains - The Gazetteers Department - KOLHAPUR". Government of Maharashtra.

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