Satna

Satna is a city in the Satna District of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, which shares a border with neighboring Uttar Pradesh. The city is a municipal corporation within the district, and the home of its administrative headquarters. The ancient temples with rich glorious past and attractive architectural grandeur allure the devotees from far and wide. The district of Satna lies at close proximities to an antique city called Bharhut, which is famed for its Buddhist culture and whose artifacts and inscriptions are displayed in many parts of the world. The world-class Khajuraho temples is located near-by Satna.

Chitrakoot Dham which is about 60 kms from Satna is popular for its scores of temples, holy places and rich scenic locale. People from many parts of India visit this place to attain spiritual enlightenment. The hamlet of Maihar which is about 40 kms from Satna proudly houses the Sharadha Devi temple which is located on the Trikut hillock, which is about 600 feet from the ground level.