Ghatsthapana PRIEST OF KOLHAPUR’S MAHALAXMI The Mahalaxmi temple, Kolhapur: 5 October 2013 The Munishwar priest, is the oldest priest, still continuing the ‘Puja’ of Ambabai, serving the Mahalaxmi from Adilshahi era,. The mythic behind it was quite interesting, a bit popular: During the regime of Adilshah, One of his officer, Ramchandra Sangavkar Pradhan, a loyal servant and having religious mind. While doing his job, one night, he had a dream- A goddess(but of course Mahalaxmi!) saying “I am at Kapiltirtha, find me.” Pradhan disturbed and searched for such place. As Kolhpaur is the land of tirthas, he found the place at Nrisinha Temple near Kapiltirtha in Kolhpaur. The Munishwar, who lived in Nrisinha temple along with Mahalaxmi’s Original shrine secured from the invasion of Yawans met with Pradhan and placed the shrine again with his help after 75 Years. Even today, the rightful honor to do holy procedures goes to Munishwar family. The History of Munishewar Family:- The Priest Krishnabhat Munishwar was originally from Andhra Pradesh,came to Kolhapur thereafter. At13th century King Karndev (who built the famous temple of Badami), brought him here as ‘Shripujak’, which lasts long for eight centuries. King Karndev gave 1700 acres land for Temple expenses. After that many Kings honored land prize in the name of Goddess. All the land documents belongs to goddess Mahalaxmi today. Then, Tararani’s era, aftermath Temple Management Committee came into existence, but the honor retained to Munishwar family. • Today, there are 5 priests from different families- THANKAR, CHUDHARY, BIDKAR, LATKAR and GOTKHINDIKAR. These families belong to in-laws of Munishwar daughters, who Munishwars allowed to serve as a priest considering claim of their daughters in this holy work. The progressive step taken by Munshiwar family is giving the Daughter’s inheritance to them.
Posted on: Sat, 05 Oct 2013 09:10:41 +0000
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