Madhya Pradesh is called the heart of Incredible India. It is true because of many reasons. One of the reasons is that it lies in the middle of India. The other reason can be its rich diversity in terms of tourist destinations. From its rich cultural heritage and spiritual places to its exotic wildlife and natural geographic diversity, Madhya Pradesh should be on the bucket list of all travel enthusiasts.
Maihar is one such spiritual rural city located in the Satna district of Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of Goddess Parvati. Also, it is home to several temples, along with the popular Maa Sharda Devi Temple. A huge crowd comes to visit the temple during Navratri. Moreover, this city is also known for its art and culture. It is home to the Maihar Gharana of Hindustani music, which Ustad Allauddin Khan started. To honour him, Allauddin Khan Sangeet Samaroh is held in February every year.
Let’s learn more about this spiritual city of Maihar:
The story behind Mehar’s Name
The word Maihar means ‘Necklace of Mother”. ‘Mai’ is a word used to address mothers in the local dialect and “haar” means a necklace. Because this city is believed to be where Goddess Sati’s necklace fell when God Shiva was carrying her. It came to be known as Maihar(Mai ka Haar).
Tourist attractions in Maihar
Some tourist attractions in Maihar include Maa Sharda Devi Temple, Alha Deo Temple, Madina Bhawan, Allauddin Khan’s Place, and Golamath Temple.
Best time to visit Maihar
The best time to visit this rural city of Maihar is from July to April. During this time, the weather remains more suitable for travelling than in other months of the year.
Accommodation in Maihar
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department has its hotel called MPT Surbahar in Maihar. You can plan your stay at this hotel easily.
Here are the details:
Name: Mr R. K. Mishra
Phone No.: 942544576
Telephone No.: 07674-233362
Email: [email protected]
How to reach Maihar?
You can reach Maihar in the following ways:
- By Air
The nearest airport to Maihar is Jabalpur, Khajuraho and Allahabad. They are located at a distance of 150 Km, 130 Km, and 200 Km, respectively. Trains, taxis, and buses are available from here to reach Maihar.
- By Train
The nearest railway station to Maihar is Satna Railway Station. It is approximately 36 Km away from the city. Other nearby stations are Katni Railway Station and Jabalpur Railway Station.
- By Road
Mahar has a well-connected road network. It lies on National Highway Number 7. It makes it 35 km from Satna, 160 km from Jabalpur, 155 km from Khajuraho, and 65 km from Katni. Taxis and bus services are available here to travel within the city.
Places to visit around Maihar
Panna and Rewa can be the nearest places to Maihar. They are located at a distance of 94 Km and 69 Km, respectively. You can visit Panna’s diamond mines, national parks, and huge waterfalls. In Rewa, you can witness the natural beauty and meet Mohan, a renowned tiger worldwide.
