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Religion
Tiger Spotted on Stairs of Maa Sharada Temple in Maher, MP Raises Safety Concerns
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 05:01 PM
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A tiger was captured on video climbing the steps of the Maa Sharada Temple in Maher, Madhya Pradesh, sparking fears for the safety of worshippers.
A video that quickly went viral shows a tiger navigating the stone steps of the Maa Sharada Temple in the town of Maher, Madhya Pradesh. The footage, posted on social media early on Monday, depicts the animal calmly moving up the staircase before disappearing into the surrounding forest.
Local authorities and forest officials were alerted immediately. The district administration has deployed a wildlife response team to assess the situation and, if necessary, relocate the animal. Temple management has temporarily halted entry to the inner sanctum and is coordinating with police to ensure the safety of devotees.
The region has seen a rise in tiger sightings in recent months, attributed to habitat encroachment and the movement of wildlife from nearby reserves. Officials have urged residents and visitors to remain vigilant, avoid approaching the animal, and report any further encounters to forest officials.
While the tiger’s presence is unusual for a place of worship, experts stress that such incidents are rare and typically resolve without harm when proper protocols are followed. The temple committee has promised to resume regular prayers once the area is declared safe.
The incident underscores the broader challenge of human‑wildlife coexistence in central India, prompting calls for enhanced monitoring and community awareness programs.
Local authorities and forest officials were alerted immediately. The district administration has deployed a wildlife response team to assess the situation and, if necessary, relocate the animal. Temple management has temporarily halted entry to the inner sanctum and is coordinating with police to ensure the safety of devotees.
The region has seen a rise in tiger sightings in recent months, attributed to habitat encroachment and the movement of wildlife from nearby reserves. Officials have urged residents and visitors to remain vigilant, avoid approaching the animal, and report any further encounters to forest officials.
While the tiger’s presence is unusual for a place of worship, experts stress that such incidents are rare and typically resolve without harm when proper protocols are followed. The temple committee has promised to resume regular prayers once the area is declared safe.
The incident underscores the broader challenge of human‑wildlife coexistence in central India, prompting calls for enhanced monitoring and community awareness programs.