Maihar

town with municipality in Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Maihar is a a city in Satna District in Madhya Pradesh in India.

There is a Sharda Devi temple in Maihar and a religious fair every year.[1] The temple was built in 502 c.e. There are many legends about the temple and the city.[2]

The name "Maihar" comes from the words mai meaning "mother" and har meaning "necklace."[2]

References change

  1. "Navratri special: Devotees get online 'darshan' of deity in Maihar". Times of India. March 26, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "About Maihar Temple". Tour My India. Retrieved January 12, 2021.