The Kopeshwar Temple is located in Kolhapur, Khidrapur district of Maharashtra . Shilahara (Shelara) king Gandaraditya constructed it in the twelfth century between 1109 and 1178 CE. On the banks of the Krishna River, it is an old & artistic city to the east of Kolhapur. Despite being Jain kings, the Silaharas constructed and renovated a number of Hindu temples, demonstrating their respect and love for all religions. Lord Shiva is referred to as Kopeshwar when he is furious. Shilahara monarchs c ... (Read More)