💫 When Amavasya falls on a Friday (Shukravar), the Muhurta Chintamani declares a rare alignment of Sarva Siddhi and Sarva Raksha. Shukra governs wealth, relationships, and abundance; Amavasya is when Pitrus descend closest to the earth and their blessings reach the living as protection. On this Shukra Amavasya, Chadhava will be offered at 5 temples in your name - each presided over by a deity governing a specific dimension of Siddhi and Raksha, making this the most complete act of combined grace-seeking this tithi allows.
💫Why Friday Amavasya is a Powerful Window for Siddhi & Raksha
Friday belongs to Shukra, the planet governing wealth, beauty, relationships, and abundance and is traditionally dedicated to Maa Lakshmi, making it the most naturally auspicious day for prosperity worship. Amavasya adds its own dimension: the tithi when ancestral souls draw closest to the earth, their proximity translating into the most direct form of protection they can offer the living - their blessings. Shukra's abundance, Lakshmi's grace, and Pitru protection from the ancestors who watch over the family line.
🛕5 Temples, Five Dimensions of Siddhi & Raksha
Shri Vishnupad Vedi (Pitru Raksha): The ground bearing Lord Vishnu's own sacred footprints, the supreme Pitru Devata whose presence at Gaya sanctifies every ancestral offering. On Amavasya, when Pitrus are closest to the earth, worship here reaches them at the most direct possible point and returns as Pitru Raksha, the protection of those who came before, extended to the family that comes after.
Ambabai Mahalakshmi Shaktipeeth (Dhan Siddhi): One of the 51 Shaktipeeths, the ground where Maa Sati's Trinetra fell, making this a site of supreme divine vision and the permanent home of Mahalakshmi's full Shakti on earth. On Shukravar, Lakshmi's own day, worship here reaches the most concentrated source of Dhan Siddhi available anywhere.
Navagraha Temple (Graha Siddhi): The sacred abode of all nine planetary deities, where Shani resides in his Guru Shiva's Swaroop, the most compassionate and auspicious form of the planet most associated with karmic debt and obstacle. Worshipping all nine planets here on Shukra Amavasya addresses every planetary dimension of Siddhi simultaneously.
10 Mahavidya Siddhapeeth (Sarva Siddhi): A Shri Yantra-shaped temple where all 10 Mahavidyas, the ten supreme forms of Shakti preside together. The 10 Mahavidyas collectively represent every dimension of divine feminine power: creation, protection, liberation, and the granting of all Siddhis. Worship here on this tithi reaches all 10 simultaneously.
Vikrant Bhairav Temple (Sarva Raksha): Kaal Bhairav in His Vikrant (victorious) form, the most powerful manifestation of the deity who governs time, fate, and protection from all that threatens the devotee. Vikrant Bhairav's grace on Amavasya, when dark forces are most active, is the most direct shield available.
Purohitji will offer the Chadhava at all 5 temples in your name on Shukra Amavasya - reaching Vishnu, Mahalakshmi, Navagraha, the 10 Mahavidyas, and Kaal Bhairav on the day all five are most receptive and most powerful together. Book Now.







The story of Mahalakshmi Temple in Kolhapur is rooted in ancient mythology. According to legends, a powerful demon named Kolhasur once ruled over the city. His wicked deeds brought chaos and misery to people's lives. The inhabitants of Kolhapur, unable to bear the suffering any longer, sought divine intervention. They prayed to Goddess Mahalakshmi, known for her kindness and blessings. She heard their prayers and decided to help them. A big battle took place between the powerful demon Kolhasur and the goddess. They fought for nine days with all their strength. Finally, the goddess won and defeated the monster. The people were so happy and thankful. The demon, realizing his mistake, asked the goddess to rename the city in his honor. The town was then called Kolhapur, a name to remember the victory of the goddess. People worship Goddess Lakshmi to avoid money problems or poverty in the Mahalakshmi Temple. They pray with love and devotion, believing that Goddess Lakshmi will take away their troubles and give them the blessings they need.
Step 1: Select the offering you want to make at Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur. Step 2: Enter your name for the Sankalp with the offering. Step 3: Choose your preferred payment method, such as UPI, net banking, debit card, or credit card, and complete the payment. Step 4: After payment, you'll receive a digital offering certificate and a video within 3-4 days.
Sri Mandir is an App that allows you to book chadhavas at more than 100 renowned temples across India from the comfort of your home. You can select multiple options and include them in a single order. In this desperate situation, all the gods prayed to Mother Parvati for help in defeating Mahishasura. To help the gods, Mother Parvati manifested nine forms from Herself. All the gods gave their weapons to these nine forms, empowering them with strength. It is said in the Puranas that this process took place over nine days, starting from the first day of Chaitra month. Since then, these nine days have been celebrated as Chaitra Navratri.
Through the Sri Mandir Chadhava Service App, your offering will be devoutly presented by our experienced Purohits. You will receive a video of the ritual within 24-48 hours, bringing you divine blessings and prosperity.
After booking, you will receive updates via WhatsApp. Additionally, you can check the complete details of your offering in the "Chadhava Bookings" section of the Sri Mandir App.