Situated on the banks of the
Krishna River, Kopeshwar Temple is an ancient shrine in Khidrapur of
Kolhapur District. An idol of
Lord Vishnu and a
Shivling facing north can be seen here. Built in the 11th century by Shilahar, the shrine is noted for its architectural grandeur comprising the carvings of Shivaleetamrit, old pillars, halls and exquisite sculptures of gods and goddesses in various poses. Uniqueness is that the temple stands on a semi-circular platform called Gajapeeth, which in turn rests on the back of 92 carved elephants.
