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Why This Temple Is Called a Money Magnet

What if one place could quietly change your destiny? Not through magic but through something far deeper.In Maharashtra, there exists a temple where people don’t just pray they experience something unusual. Many believe that after visiting, their life begins to shift. Financial struggles ease. Opportunities appear. Health improves. Coincidence? Or…

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4 Powerful Lakshmi Devi Temples in India for Wealth & Prosperity

Goddess Lakshmi is one of the most revered Hindu deities. Devi’s blessings can be particularly beneficial for students or young professional who are studying or are about to launch their careers. Religious leaders say that Lakshmi Devi represents the epitome of prosperity and beauty. She is the goddess who grants…

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Why Lakshmi Blesses Those Who Stop Begging

The ancient texts never promised wealth to those who beg for it. They promised it to those who deserve it. Three temples across India prove this truth every single day. The Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur

Devotees offering silent prayers without specific demands

This 1,300-year-old shrine holds a secret that most visitors…

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A temple elephant was finally rescued after decades of suffering and one priest’s death. But locals now demand her return

Jain community accuses animal rights group PETA of working in interest of powerful family running controversial wildlife sanctuary. But sanctuary and activists say Mahadevi was rightly rescued by court order after years of abuse. Maroosha Muzaffar reports

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Elephant Madhuri’s relocation: Animal welfare or Vantara love?

Madhuri, a 36-year-old elephant living at a Jain monastery in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, has found herself at the centre of a jumbo-sized controversy. The Bombay High Court recently ordered that she be relocated to Vantara – the plush private animal sanctuary in Gujarat run by Anant Ambani of Reliance Group.

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Did Prada ‘steal’ Indian sandal designs without giving credit?

The luxury brand faces accusations of cultural appropriation after models wore Kolhapuri sandals without giving credit.

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Prada accused of cashing in on Indian culture with Kolhapuri-inspired sandals

Fashion house acknowledges work of traditional artisans after accusations of cultural appropriation

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Declared absconding, but Vishalgad fort riot prime accused set to marry in Pune, active on social media

A Hindutva activist who is officially declared absconding by the police and is the prime accused in the 2024 Kolhapur Vishalgad fort violence is set to get married in Pune today.

Newslaundry

CBI arrests Indian bank panel advocate in Kolhapur for accepting Rs 1.70 Lakh bribe

The advocate had initially demanded a bribe of Rs2.5 lakh, which was later negotiated down to Rs1.70 lakh, in exchange for deferring the possession of a mortgaged property under the SARFAESI Act. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Progressive legacy vs communal tension: Why Kolhapur is at a crossroads

“What happens in Kolhapur follows in the rest of Maharashtra.”

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World Cup Finals: Sonam Maskar saves the day for India

Kolhapur-born shooter clinches silver in women's 10m air rifle

The Times of India

Sonam Maskar provides silver lining on opening day of ISSF World Cup Final

NEW DELHI: Little-known Sonam Maskar provided the silver lining on a rather disappointing day for India with the Kolhapur shooter finishing second in the 10m air rifle event on the opening day of the ISSF World Cup Final on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Two months since Olympic bronze, Swapnil Kusale awaits govt recognition

PUNE/KOLHAPUR: It's been over two months since Swapnil Kusale won a bronze medal at Paris Olympics, but the shooting champion says he is yet to hear officially about any reward from state govt.

The Times of India

Why Marathwada’s farm workers are migrating even in summer

In a typical year, Savitra Thadke, 50, and her husband work as sugarcane cutters at farms in Sangli or Kolhapur in western Maharashtra from October to March-April. In the summer months of April-June, they work as agricultural labourers in their village, Chopdyachiwadi in the Georai taluka of Beed district. Savitra could even…

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Mumbai: Two youth from Karnataka drown in Kolhapur; one body recovered

The body of one of two youth from Karnataka's Nipani town who drowned in the Dudhganga river basin at Kalammawadi dam in Kolhapur has been retrieved, officials said on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

A step away from Paris, Sarvesh lifts high jump gold, Ujwal ends Nagpur's Day 1 drought with bronze

NAGPUR: The opening day of Maharashtra 72nd Senior State Athletics Championship being hosted by Nagpur after 45 years was a dampener of sorts and a case of missed opportunities for the home athletes to make podium finish. The lone bright spot on the city's horizon was Ujwal Kalsait's hammer throw…

The Hindu

Watch | Interview | I disagree with Hindutva and politics | Interview with Udayanraje Bhosale and Shahu Chhatrapati

While Shahu Chhatrapati is making his electoral debut on a Congress ticket from Kolhapur, Udayanraje Bhosale is contesting from Satara on a BJP ticket

The Hindu

Lok Sabha 2024: ‘Farmer’s voice’ Raju Shetti files nomination from Maharashtra’s sugar heartland

Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana leader and former MP Raju Shetti filed his nomination for the Hatkanangale Lok Sabha seat in Kolhapur district

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Lok Sabha elections | Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena releases first list of eight candidates

Lok Sabha elections: Candidates were named for the Mumbai South Central, Kolhapur, Shirdi (SC), Buldhana, Hingoli, Maval, Hatkanangale and Ramtek (SC) seats.

The Hindu

PM inaugurates new terminal buildings of Pune and Kolhapur airports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the new terminal buildings of Pune and Kolhapur airports in Maharashtra, featuring modern amenities.

The Hindu

MES rally shifted out of Belagavi

Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti leaders shifted the Maha Melava protest rally out of Belagavi, after authorities declined permission for it. The rally was held instead in Shinoli village in Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, around 20 km from Belagavi city.

The Hindu

Maharashtra tourism explores new horizons in Hyderabad

Maharashtra Tourism held a roadshow in Hyderabad to capitalise on the increasing travel and tourism trends from South India. Citizens from the region have shown interest in exploring pilgrimage sites like Ashtavinayak, Jyotirlingas, Pandharpur and Kolhapur.

The Hindu

Raju Shetti on warpath against sugar factory owners; Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghtana activists block Pune-Bengaluru highway

Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghtana agitates, demanding higher FRP from sugar factory owners, block Pune-Bengaluru highway. Mr. Shetti demands ₹100/tonne over FRP for last season, plus additional ₹100/tonne for this season. Despite traffic diversions, protest throws commute off-kilter. Mr. Shetti accuses factory owners, leaders of colluding against farmers. Talks between SSS and…

The Times of India

Maharashtra: Bail pleas of retd army havildar; 3 others rejected

PUNE: A magisterial court has rejected the bail pleas of retired army havildar and three others arrested on charge of duping 49 army job aspirants to the tune of Rs 1.80 crores who were promised jobs with the Territorial Army unit in Kolhapur.

The Times of India

Maharashtra: Forest labourer killed in Tusker attack at Ajara in Kolhapur

KOLHAPUR: A forest labourer Prakash Govind Patil (54) resident of Gawase village in Ajara district got killed in Tusker (elephant) attack that took place while the elephant eviction campaign was underway by the forest department officials. The incident took place in the forest area of Ghatkarwadi village in Kolhapur district…

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