Sharda Mandir Satna – Guide
Sharda Mandir Satna is located in Maihar city in Satna district of Madhya Pradesh. This temple is considered one of the Shaktipeeths of Mata. The temple of Maa Sharda, the revered form of Maa Durga, who is also famous as ‘Maihar Devi Mata,’ is situated on the Trikuta hill at a height of about 600 feet in Maihar city. Devotees reach here to have darshan of Mata and seek her blessings in the same way as they go to visit Maa Vaishno Devi in Jammu. One has to climb 1063 steps to reach the temple of Maa Maihar Devi.
History of this Temple
There is an ancient inscription near the Sharda Mandir Satna. There is an idol of Lord Narasimha along with Sharada Devi. These idols were installed by Nupula Deva on Saka 424 Chaitra Krishna Paksha, 14 Tuesday, Vikram Samvat 559 i.e., 502 AD. This four-line inscription in Devanagari script is of size “3.5” to 15”. The idol of Mata Sharda has been established on Vikram Samvat 559.
An inscription in Devanagari script is also inscribed on the idol. It has been said in this that Damodar, the son of Saraswati, will be called Vyas Muni of Kali Yuga. The world’s renowned historian Cunningham had researched this temple in detail. The practice of sacrificing in this temple was going on since ancient times, but in 1922, King Brajnath Judeo of Satna completely banned animal sacrifice.
Sharda Mandir Satna Timings
Sharda Mandir Satna opens at 5:00 AM in the morning and close at 8:00 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
| Sunday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
| Monday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
| Thursday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
| Friday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
Places to visit near this Temple
Matri Park
Matri Park Badri Puram situated in Satna has a nice garden. Which is located in the outer area of Satna district. There is a pond here and the temple of Shankar ji is also built in this pond. This park is very beautiful.
Jagatdev Talab
Jagatdev Talab It is a religious place. Which is located in the heart of the city and is easily accessible. The Shivling of Shankar ji is sitting here. Jagatdev pond is a man-made pond.
Pushkarni Park
Pushkarni Park is a beautiful park situated in the heart of Satna city. You can easily come to this park, because this park is near the railway station. You can have a great time here.
Ram Van Mandir
Ram Van Mandir This temple is a religious place in Satna. Where a huge statue of Hanuman ji is seen, the special thing about this statue is that the height of this statue increases every year.
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How to reach Sharda Mandir Satna
By Air- The nearest airport from Sharda Mandir is Satna airport which is at a distance of about 40 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Sharda Mandir Satna is Katni junction which is at a distance of about 55 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.
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