Maihar: It is said that when Lord

It is said that when Lord Shiva was carrying the body of the dead Mother Goddess (Mai in Hindi) Sati, her necklace (Har in Hindi) fell at this place and hence the name “ Maihar ” ( Maihar = Mai + Har, meaning “Maa necklace”). According to the locals of Maihar , the warriors Alha and Udal, who fought with Prithvi Raj Chauhan during the rule of King Parmardidev Chandel, were great followers of Sharda Devi. It is said that they were the first to have the darshan of the Goddess in this ... Maihar is a city of 40,000 people (2011) in Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh. Maihar is a religious pilgrim place for Hindus. Having the temple of Goddess Sharda, the deity of learning. The town was the capital of the princely state of Maihar before the indepence of India in 1948. Sharda Mata Worship PlaceABOUT DISTRICT Maihar is the 55th district of Madhya Pradesh state and 6th district of Rewa division, which came into existence on 5th October 2023 by separating from Satna district. View More Maihar is a city and the administrative headquarters of Maihar district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is known for the Maa Sharda Mandir, a Shakti Peeth, and the Maihar Gharana of music.