Śāradā Devī, Maihar
1,063 steps to the goddess of the Trikuta hill
⭐ Why it is famous
The Devī of Maihar, guarded in legend by the immortals Ālhā and Ūdal, reached by 1,063 steps or a ropeway.
📜 Pilgrimage history
A 9th–10th century shrine on Trikuta hill; Maihar is also the home of the Maihar gharānā of Ustad Allauddin Khan.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 05:00 – 20:00
- Ropeway 07:00 – 18:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Ropeway about ₹100 return
- Navarātri queues take several hours
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Śāradā Devī, Maihar, Maihar, MaiharMaihar (MYR) — 5 km
Maihar bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Jabalpur (Dumna) (JLR) — 155 km
On NH-30 between Satna (35 km) and Katni (60 km).
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Dharmaśālās at the hill base
- Hotels in Maihar and Satna
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Alha Talab
- Bandhavgarh tiger reserve
- Khajuraho (130 km)
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
October–March; both Navarātris