Kirnotsav Celebrations

Kirnotsav in Mahalakshmi Temple Kolhapur (festival of Sun rays) is celebrated when the sun rays fall directly on the deity's Mahalakshmi idol at the time of sunset on the following days :


31st January & 9th November : Sun rays fall directly on the feet of the deity.


1st February & 10th November : Sun rays fall directly on the chest of the deity.


2nd February & 11th November : Sun rays fall directly on the entire body of the deity.