Kopeshwar Temple, Khidrapur, Maharashtra

Kopeshwar Temple, Khidrapur, Maharashtra

Kopeshwar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Khidrapur Village in Shirol Taluk in Kolhapur District in Maharashtra, India. The temple is famously called as Khajuraho of Maharashtra. The temple is situated on the banks of river Krishna. The temple is situated at the border of Maharashtra and Karnataka. The temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

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History

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The Temple

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Festivals

There is a Jatra organized at this temple during the month of magha (Jan – Feb) every year. Maha Shivaratri and Mondays are celebrated here with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 7 Kms from Sainik Takli Bus Stop, 7.5 Kms from Sainik Takli, 26 Kms from Shirol, 33 Kms from Jaisinghpur Railway Station, 30 Kms from Chikodi, 53 Kms from Kolhapur Airport, 58 Kms from Kolhapur Railway Station and 59 Kms from Kolhapur. The temple is situated at about 7.5 Kms to the east of Sainik Takli towards Krishna river on Shirol to Chikodi route.

Location