A guide to kolhapur

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kolhapur district evokes phenomenal  images of pristine beauty and serene enchantment. Living amidst the sylvan settings of the evergreen Sahyadri ranges, the people of kolhapur, in close communication with bountiful flora and fauna and its environs deeply stirs feelings of joy and gratitude towards the creator of such a lovely homeland. Radhanagari wildlife sanctuary, Dajipur is home for the most famous Indian gaur (bison).

The kolhapur folklore is rich in content and variety and comprises of folk songs, dances, music, the visual arts, folktales (mythological) – Lavani, Powada, Vasudev, Ovya, Gondal.

The two museums Town Hall and New palace displays the kaleidoscope of  cultural heritage belonging to Kolhapur, historical events, warfare, one of the exclusive displays of armory and works of imagination and creative arts.