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Shri Kshetra Dhuloba Temple, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra

Shri Kshetra Dhuloba Temple

Shri Kshetra Dhuloba Temple (also known as Shree Dhuleshwar Mandir) is a prominent, ancient Hindu pilgrimage site nestled in the hills of Alate village, Hatkanangale Taluka, in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India. Dedicated to Lord Dhuloba (Dhuleshwar), a revered regional deity considered an incarnation of Lord Shiva (specifically associated by local folklore with Lord Mahakal of Ujjain), it serves as a central place of worship for the pastoral Dhangar and Maratha communities.

StateMaharashtra
DistrictKolhapur district
LocationShri Kshetra Dhuloba Temple
Area—
Latitude16.7758253
Longitude74.3704499

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Shri Kshetra Dhuloba Temple (also known as Shree Dhuleshwar Mandir) is a prominent, ancient Hindu pilgrimage site nestled in the hills of Alate village, Hatkanangale Taluka, in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India.
Dedicated to Lord Dhuloba (Dhuleshwar), a revered regional deity considered an incarnation of Lord Shiva (specifically associated by local folklore with Lord Mahakal of Ujjain), it serves as a central place of worship for the pastoral Dhangar and Maratha communities.

Location

Coordinates: 16.7758253, 74.3704499

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