It is 55 feet in length, 37 feet in width, and 77 feet in height. The original temple was established by Navji Saya while the main temple that stands today was built by Ranoji Shinde in 1730 in its place. The Jyotiba temple was made in three different stages. It is believed that this temple should be visited after visiting the Mahalakshmi Temple of Kolhapur. According to mythology, Jotiba helped Mahalaxmi in her fight with the demons. Standing 3124 feet above sea level, the glorious temple of Jyotiba is dedicated to Lord Jyotiba, who was believed to be an embodiment of three different deities Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwar. It is one of the revered places of pilgrimage in Maharashtra, and among the top places to visit near Kolhapur. At a distance of 20 km from Kolhapur, Jyotiba Temple is a sacred Hindu temple situated near Wadi Ratnagiri in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra.
