Mahalakshmi (Ambabai) temple, Kolhapur The ancient Mahalakshmi Temple at Kolhapur in Maharashtra, where the Goddess is affectionately called Ambabai, is one of India's foremost Shakti shrines. The temple is associated with the Karavira Kshetra described in sacred tradition. ​Sthala Mahatmyam According to the Karavira Mahatmya, the Goddess destroyed the demon Kolhasura, who had oppressed the region. Before his death, Kolhasura requested that the place should bear his name, pr