Maihar Mata Temple is a famous religious place in Satna district of Madhya Pradesh, where Maa Sharda is worshipped as the necklace of Sati. The temple is located on a hill and has a ropeway, a mundan facility and a history of devotion and miracles. Maihar District belongs to Rewa Division. It is the sixth district of Rewa Division. It shares its boundaries with Rewa, Katni, Shahdol, Sidhi, Satna, Umaria and Panna districts. It Has a Total geographical area of 2722.79 sq km, Tamsa River (Tons) is a major river of the district. [5] Maihar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Sharda Devi, a form of Shakti, on Trikut Hills in Madhya Pradesh. Learn about the history, legends, pujas and festivals of this famous pilgrimage site and the city of Maihar , known for its classical music. The name Maihar is created from the mixture of 2 words 'Mai' (Mother) + 'Har' (Necklace). In line with the Hindu Mythology it's aforementioned that once lord Shiva was roaming while carrying the body of mother divinity Sati, the necklace (har) of divinity Sati (Mai) fell down in Maihar , therefore people started calling its name Maihar . It is also considered as one of the 51 Shakti Peeth of goddess Parvati.
