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Temblai hill is a famous spot in Kolhapur. There is a
temple of Goddess "Renukadevi" and other small temple
on this Hill. She has graced the temple on a lofty
 hill
to the east of Karveer. There was a tank named 'Tarka
Teertha' near, which is available to some extent even now
and is called 'Takala'. The original Mandir is small
and the idol is self-created. The idol has four hands and is
of black stone. The idol poses with back turned to Mahalaxmi
Mandir. She is also called 'Trayamali'. She is the spot of
devotion of many Karveerians. In every Ashadha the religious
ceremony of pouring water on the steps of the Mandir is
celebrated on a grand scale. There is Yamai Mandir also. A
statue of Shivaji Maharaj is raised by the Devasthan
Committee. A huge Idol of "Ganpati" is situated at the
centere of the hill-top. A small garden is developed for
visitors. Every year during the month of "Shravan" a one day
celebration known as "Tramboli Yatra" takes place. People from
Kolhapur and all other reigions come to visit this place
during this time. During Navratra Utsav procession of
"Mahalaxmi" is carried from Ambabai Temple to Temblabai
Temple. It is said that Goddess "Renukadevi" & "Mahalaxmi" are
sisters. During the war against devils "Renukadevi" help
"Mahalaxmi" but after the victory "Mahalaxmi" didn't gave the
due respect which made "Renukadevi" angry and thus She came
and settled at Temblai Hill. An interesting fact related to
this story is that the Idol of "Mahalaxmi" faces West where as
that of "Renukadevi" faces east. This hill gives a beautiful
pictorial look of Kolhapur city. Many activities such as
Laughing Club etc. also function from this place.
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Jotiba
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Tryamboli (Temblai)
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Kashi Vishveshwar
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Bahubali
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Katyani Devi
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Khidrapur
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Kaneri
Math
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Shankaracharya
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Panhala
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Vishalgad
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Shalini
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Bhavani Mandap
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Town Hall
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Rankala
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Narsinhwadi
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Kotiteertha
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Panchganga
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