Maa Sharda Mandir, Maihar
| Maa Sharda Temple | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Maihar district |
| Deity | Sharda |
| Location | |
| Location | Maihar |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Website | |
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Maa Sharda Temple is a Hindu temple of Goddess Sharda in Maihar district of Madhya Pradesh in India. It is believed that Goddess Sharda is the incarnation of Goddess Saraswati. This temple is one of the Shakti Peethas of Goddess Bhavani. It is believed that even today, Alha visits the temple to worship Goddess Sharda.[1][2][3][4]
History
[edit]In religious texts, it is mentioned that Sati, the daughter of Daksha Prajapati, wished to marry Lord Shiva. But, her wish was not approved by Daksha Prajapati. However, Sati married Lord Shiva. Once, Brahma, Vishnu, Indra, and other deities were invited in a yagya performed by Daksh Prajapati. Lord Shiva was not invited in the yagya. So, Sati asked her father the reason for not inviting Lord Shiva, due to which, Daksh Prajapati abused Lord Shiva. As a result of the incidence, Sati sacrificed her life by jumping into the yagya fire pit. When Lord Shiva realised the incident, he opened his third eye in anger. For saving the universe, Lord Vishnu split Sati's body into 52 parts. Wherever Sati's body parts fell, Shakti Peethas were established there. It is also believed that Sati's necklace fell in Maihar. It is believed that the temple was discovered by two brothers, Alha and Udal. They were devotees of Goddess Sharda. They discovered the temple on the top of Trikut mountains in the middle of the forests. After this incidence, Alha performed penance for 12 years to please the Goddess. The Goddess blessed him with immortality. It is believed that even today, Alha visits the temple every day during Brahma Muhurta and worships the Goddess.[1][2][3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "शक्तिपीठ मैहर : आल्हा ऊदल ने खोजा था मां का मंदिर, आदि शंकराचार्य ने शुरू की थी पूजा". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 27 September 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Maihar Temple: मैहर मंदिर में गिरा था मां सती का हार! आल्हा, उदल से जुड़ी है कहानी". Zee News (in Hindi). Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ a b "आज का रहस्य: काफी रहस्यमयी है मैहर माता का मंदिर, जहां सैकड़ों सालों से आल्हा ऊदल कर रहे हैं मां शारदा की आरती". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ a b "इस डर से रात में नहीं ठहरते यहां मंदिर में पुजारी, दिव्यआत्मा आती है करने पूजा". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 20 June 2024.