Kolhapur (Kolhapur.ogg ) is a historic and ancient holy city situated in the Indian state of Maharashtra, India. Situated on the banks of river Panchganga, Kolhapur is the largest city in Southern Maharashtra, and a prominent city in Paschim Maharashtra. It is the administrative headquarter of Kolhapur district. Prior to Indian independence, Kolhapur was a 19 gun salute princely state (Kolhapur State) ruled by the Bhosale Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire. Kolhapur is known for world famous leather Kolhapuri chappal. Also known as paytans, these are known for its simple styles, quality of leather and design. Different artisans all over the city make these exquisite chappals.
The city has a unique and exclusive 'Kolhapuri Cuisine', which is known for is spicy but tasty and mouth watering dishes which include world famous delicacies like Tambda -Pandhara rassa, Kolhapuri missal, and Authentic Kolhapuri mutton thali, etc. Kolhapur is also renowned for its jaggery and 'Lavangi mirchi'.
The exquisite Kolhapuri jewelries, like special type of necklace called Kolhapuri saaj, Mohanmal, bormal, chaplahar, pohehar and putlihar, thushi, patlya (two broad bangles), Bangdya, Tode, Chinchpeti (choker), Tanmani (short necklace) and Nath (nose ring), bajuband (the amulet) which are made in Kolhapur, poses a prominent position in Marathi culture, and hence are popular all across Maharashtra.
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