MAHALAXMI TEMPLE in Kolhapur is perhaps one of the oldest Mandir of Devi Lakshmi & one of the 52

 sacred Maha Shakti Peethams. Devi MahaLakshmi is considered to be the supreme goddess of wealth and prosperity. 
On the coming 12th of August , i.e. the last Friday of Shravana Shukla Paksha; Varalakshmi Pooja & fasting is observed by thousands of devotees. With Utsav App, you can now offer Maha Abhishek Pooja, Kumkum Archan with Vastra Dan & Naivedya offering to Devi Mahalaxmi. Panditji at the temple would be performing the pooja rituals by Chanting your name & Gotra.

Mahalaxmi Mandir in Kolhapur, also known as Ambabai Temple, is a sacred Shakti Peetha where Goddess Mahalakshmi, the divine consort of Lord Vishnu, is worshipped. Performing the Visesh Sri Suktam Path Hawan Puja at this temple is believed to attract the powerful blessings of the Goddess for wealth, abundance, and well-being. The sacred recitation of the Sri Suktam, followed by a hawan, energizes the surroundings and helps remove financial blockages. As one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, this temple holds deep spiritual importance for devotees seeking financial stability, prosperity, and inner peace through divine grace.

The temple witnesses large gatherings during Navratri Mahotsav, where different forms of the goddess are worshipped over nine days. Kiranotsav is celebrated on January 31, November 9, and November 10, when the sun’s rays directly illuminate the deity. Special pujas are held on Ashwin Purnima and Margashirsha Fridays, which are considered highly auspicious for Lakshmi Puja. Diwali Lakshmi Puja is performed for wealth and prosperity, attracting a huge number of devotees.

According to the Skanda Purana, performing this sacred path helps remove life obstacles and ensures steady progress in personal and professional life. The Bhavishya Purana emphasizes worshipping Mahalakshmi at this powerful Shakti Peetha fosters family harmony and domestic peace. As per the Padma Purana, sincere chanting of Sri Suktam leads to spiritual elevation and paves the path toward Moksha. Furthermore, the Markandeya Purana states that such a puja protects from negative influences and grants victory over challenges, making it highly auspicious for those seeking stability, growth, and inner peace.