Sightseeing

Mahalakshmi Temple:

The Mahalakshmi temple, dedicated to the goddess Amba Bai, dominates the old town. Of particular interest is the carved ceiling of the columned mandapam.

Old Palace:

Old Palace still accommodates memebers of the mahaaja's family, but in its cool artrium you are more likely to find the studentsporing over books under the benign gaze of a larger-than-life painted carving of the maharaja and a retinue of stuffed animals. An alleys leads from the front of the palace to Kolhapur's famous Wrestling ground.

Wrestling ground:

Wrestling grond which resembles an enormous sandpit. Kolhapur has produced several Indian national wrestling champions, and you can see them training most days.

Museum:

Museum, housing pottery and bronze artefacts found during archaeological excavations on nearby Brahmapuri Hill.

Brahmapuri Hill:

Brahmapuri Hill, including a small bronze of the Greek God Poseidon holding his Siva-like trident.
 

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