Jyotiba, Hindu temple in Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India

Jyotiba is a temple in Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, standing on a forested hilltop roughly 945 meters above sea level. The complex includes several shrines and courtyards connected by stone passageways.

A small Kedareshwar temple stood here before 1730, when Ranoji Shinde built the present Jyotiba shrine in fine black basalt. Daulatrao Shinde added the Kedareshwar temple in 1808, and Malji Nilam Panhalkar built the Ramling temple around 1780. The Kedar craftsmen who worked here were also credited with the Khandoba temple at Jejuri and the Tulja Bhavani temple at Tuljapur.

The temple takes its name from a deity worshipped as a protector in this region, drawing pilgrims from across the state. Devotees often bring lamps and flowers during their visits, placing them in the courtyards and shrines.

The climb follows stone steps and paths winding through the forest, with the final stretch requiring some stamina. Nearby guesthouses provide accommodation and simple meals for visitors who wish to stay overnight.

The temple faces south, toward Kolhapur, because devotees hold that Ambabai asked Jyotiba to keep his gaze on her for protection. The hill itself is named Wadi Ratnagiri after Ratnasura, the demon said to have been killed on this spot.