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Over 125,000 Devotees Visit Maher Ma Sharda Temple on Navratri’s Opening Day
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 09:31 PM
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More than 125,000 worshippers gathered at the Maher Ma Sharda Temple in Madhya Pradesh on the first day of Navratri, according to Amar Ujala.
The Maher Ma Sharda Temple in Madhya Pradesh saw a massive influx of devotees on the opening day of Navratri, with attendance crossing the 1.25 lakh mark, as reported by Amar Ujala. The surge reflects the deep-rooted reverence for the goddess Sharda, who is especially venerated during the nine‑night festival.
Temple officials confirmed that crowd‑control measures, including additional security personnel and temporary barricades, were put in place to manage the flow of pilgrims. Despite the large numbers, the authorities reported that the event proceeded without major incidents, and devotees were able to perform their rituals smoothly.
The Navratri season traditionally draws large crowds to Sharda shrines across the region, and the Maher temple is no exception. Organisers expect the footfall to remain high throughout the festival, as worshippers seek blessings and participate in cultural programmes held at the premises.
Temple officials confirmed that crowd‑control measures, including additional security personnel and temporary barricades, were put in place to manage the flow of pilgrims. Despite the large numbers, the authorities reported that the event proceeded without major incidents, and devotees were able to perform their rituals smoothly.
The Navratri season traditionally draws large crowds to Sharda shrines across the region, and the Maher temple is no exception. Organisers expect the footfall to remain high throughout the festival, as worshippers seek blessings and participate in cultural programmes held at the premises.