History : Kolhapur is historical place of Maharashtra. Devi Mahalakshami and jyotiba temple is located in the kolhapur. The shilahara family ruled over Satara, kolhapur and belgaon. Their family deity was the goddess ambabai( Devi Mahalakshami) .
The state of kolhapur was founded by Rani Tarabai in 1707 .
Geography : Kolhapur is located in south-west Maharashtra state. It lies in Sahyadri montains range. The city recieves abundant rainfall from june to September. Experience winter from November to February. Kolhapur has many lakes. Rankala lake was once a stone quarry. The kalamba lake was built in 1873.
Economy: The city known for kolhapuri chappals, textiles, jewellery and embroidery making. It is also known as industrial city. Tourism is another source of economy here. There were about three millions visitors to city per year. Kolhapur’s attractions are 85 feet idol of the Lord Ganesha at Top-Sambhapur. Tara Rani’s statue which stands on two of the horse’s legs. At the annual Dussehra procession, the kolhapur Maybach car of the Chatrapatis of kolhapur displayed to public.
Maharashtra film company was established in Kolhapur by Baburao Painter. It is primary center for marathi film industry. It plays host to many film festivals, including Kolhapur international film festival. It has number of markets like DYP city, D-mart, big bazaar, star bazaar etc.
Sports : Wrestling and football are most played sports in Kolhapur. The culture and crisis of kushti belongs to Kolhapur. Wrestling schools in Kolhapur are called taleems, but the first thing u see within is image or idol of Lord Hanuman, the deity of pehelwans. Kolhapur has given many sports personalities to the nation like Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav. Who won bronze medal in 1952 Olympic. Suhas khamkar ( mr. Asia, winner) Tejaswini Sawant( shooter) Etc.
Food : Kolhapur is famous for spicy foods. It is well known for spicy kolhapuri misal pav. There are many hotels serving best kolhapuri food here. It is also known for khandoli, bhel, and kat-vada, akkha masoor. many food spots are located like khau-galli, rajarampuri lane and more.
It is very beautiful place to visit must visit kolhapur.