Maihar Temple

Introduction: 

    

Maihar is  , a prominent Devi site in the Satna district of Madhya Pradesh, is also considered as a Shaktipeeth.

   

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This place is known for the temple of Shardadevi who was the deity worshipped by Chandel kings.

   

It is also an important site from the industrial point of view due to a cement plant which is famous as Maihar Cement, all over India.

   

The Senia Maihar gharana (style) of Hindustani classical music evolved here. Renowned musician Ustad Alauddin Khan from this gharana also trained many other musicians like Annapurna Devi and Pandit Ravishankar.