Jyotibā (Kedāreśvara)
The hill god showered in pink gulāl
⭐ Why it is famous
The guardian deity of the Kolhapur region, whose Chaitra Pūrṇimā fair turns the whole hill pink with gulāl.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Three temples on the ridge, built between 1730 and 1808 by the Rane and Shinde chiefs.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 05:00 – 21:00
- Ārati 07:00 and 19:30
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Gulāl and sāsan-kāṭhī offerings sold on the approach
- Sundays are busiest
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Jyotibā (Kedāreśvara), Wadi Ratnagiri, KolhapurKolhapur (KOP) — 20 km
Wadi Ratnagiri bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Kolhapur (KLH) — 27 km
Buses from Kolhapur CBS to Jyotiba hill (18 km) hourly.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Basic lodges on the hill
- Hotels in Kolhapur
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Panhala fort
- Ratnagiri hill views
📅 Best time to visit
Chaitra Pūrṇimā (April)