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Religion
Devotees flock to Maher’s Sharda Temple for early-morning Navratri Aarti
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 08:45 AM
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On the first day of Navratri, thousands gathered at the Sharda Temple in Maher, Madhya Pradesh, for a 3 a.m. aarti, marking the start of the Shardiy Navratri fair.
The Sharda Temple in Maher, a town in Madhya Pradesh, opened its gates at 3 a.m. on the first day of the nine‑day Navratri festival. Devotees arrived in large numbers to participate in the early‑morning aarti dedicated to the goddess Sharda.
Alongside the main aarti, rituals honoring Mother Shailputri were performed, reflecting the traditional Shardiy Navratri observances. The combined worship marked the official inauguration of the Shardiy Navratri fair that will run throughout the festival period.
Organisers reported a vibrant atmosphere, with pilgrims offering flowers, incense and prayers, while local vendors set up stalls to cater to the crowd. The event was covered by regional media, including Amar Ujala, highlighting the strong devotional fervour in the region.
Alongside the main aarti, rituals honoring Mother Shailputri were performed, reflecting the traditional Shardiy Navratri observances. The combined worship marked the official inauguration of the Shardiy Navratri fair that will run throughout the festival period.
Organisers reported a vibrant atmosphere, with pilgrims offering flowers, incense and prayers, while local vendors set up stalls to cater to the crowd. The event was covered by regional media, including Amar Ujala, highlighting the strong devotional fervour in the region.