Maa Sharda Devi Temple, Maihar
Navratri 2025: With the beginning of Sharadiya Navratri, there has been an atmosphere of devotion in the whole country. In these holy nine days, nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped. In this episode, the holy Dham of Goddess Sharda, Maihar, are considered to be a prominent place of faith of devotees. In this Shaktipeeth of Maihar, devotees throng during Navratri. This year too, millions of devotees are expected to reach Maihar in Navratri. A story of Mata Sati is associated with this Shaktipeeth, due to which this temple has its own different religious significance.
Fate of faith and recognition
This temple of Maa Sharda Devi, situated on the Trikuta mountain in Maihar district of Madhya Pradesh, holds special significance in the Sanatan tradition. Goddess Sharada is considered the goddess of learning, knowledge and intellect. It is believed that all the devotees who worship the mother with true heart and with full devotion, their wishes are fulfilled and their life is filled with happiness and prosperity. This temple is one of the 108 Shaktipeeths. According to belief, the necklace of Mother Sati fell here. For this reason, this place was named ‘Maihar’, which means ‘mother’s necklace’. This temple is not only religiously important, but its natural beauty also attracts devotees.
Route to reach the temple
The temple of Maihar Devi is situated on the top of the Trikuta mountain. Devotees have to climb 1080 stairs to see the mother, which is an exciting and sacred experience. This path shows the faith and dedication of the devotees. There is also a great option for devotees who cannot climb the stairs. Ropeway feature. The fare of this ropeway is about ₹ 170. This facility delivers the devotees easily and in a short time, so that devotees of all ages are able to see the goddess. At the same time, the distance of the temple from Maihar railway station is about 6 to 12 kilometers. From where facilities like auto and e-rickshaws are also easily available.
Why is this temple special?
Mother Sharda Devi is considered an incarnation of Goddess Saraswati and here she is worshiped as the goddess of learning and knowledge. This temple is not only the center of faith but is also famous as a holy pilgrimage site. For the devotees who come here in Navratri, this experience proves to be a wonderful confluence of spiritual journey and devotion. Like every year, this time too, there is a possibility of huge crowd of devotees in the temple.
(Report- Pushpendra Kushwaha/Maihar)
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