Kopeshwar Temple

Kopeshwar Temple at Khidrapur
Shri Kopeshwar
Kopeshwar Temple at Khidrapur
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKolhapur
DeityShiva
FestivalsMahashivratri
Location
StateMaharashtra
CountryIndia
Kopeshwar Temple is located in Maharashtra
Kopeshwar Temple
Location in Maharashtra
Geographic coordinates16°42′00″N 74°41′5″E / 16.70000°N 74.68472°E / 16.70000; 74.68472
Architecture
CreatorShilahara King Gandaraditya
Completed11th century
Specifications
Temple(s)Good
Monument(s)vandalised

Kopeshwar Temple is at Khidrapur, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. This temple is in Maharashtra It is also accessible from Sangli as well. It was built in the 12th century by Shilahara king Gandaraditya between 1109 and 1178 CE. It is to the east of Kolhapur, ancient & artistic on the bank of the Krishna river. Even though Silaharas were Jain kings, they built and renovated various Hindu temples, thus depicting their respect and love for all religions. Kopeshwar means angry Shiva .