Kopeshwar temple
Kolhapur district, Maharashtra
Kopeshwar Temple is at Khidrapur, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. This temple is in Maharashtra It is also accessible from Sangli as well. It was built in the 12th century by Shilahara king Gandaraditya between 1109 and 1178 CE. It is to the east of Kolhapur, ancient & artistic on the bank of the Krishna river. Even though Silaharas were Jain kings, they built and renovated various Hindu temples, thus depicting their respect and love for all religions. Kopeshwar means angry Shiva.
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Where it is
Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Chattrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus (KOP), about 60 km by road.
- By air: Kolhapur Airport (KLH), about 53 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
- Shree Karveer Niwasini Ambabai (Mahalaxmi) Temple, Kolhapur – Mahadwar Road, Kolhapur city (about 60 km)
- Shri Jyotiba Temple, Wadi Ratnagiri – Jyotiba hill, Wadi Ratnagiri, Panhala taluka, Kolhapur district (about 69 km)
- Shri Vitthal Rukmini Mandir, Pandharpur – Pandharpur, Solapur district, on the Chandrabhaga (Bhima) river (about 160 km)
- Shri Manguesh Temple (Shree Mangesh Saunsthan), Mangeshi – Mangeshi village, Priol, Ponda taluka, Goa (about 200 km)
- Shree Shantadurga Temple (Shree Shantadurga Saunsthan), Kavlem – Kavlem (Kavale), Ponda taluka, Goa (about 205 km)
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