SHABRIDHAM MELA

Shabaridham temple is located at Subir, a small village, of Dang district. It is situated around 30 KM away from Ahwa and 70 KM from Saputara on Ahwa-Navapura road. The temple has unique mythological significance, it is believed that Lord Shree Ram met Ma Shabari (ardent devotee of Lord Shree Ram) at this place during the search of Devi Sita. Ma Shabari had waited for Shree Ram from long year at her Guru’s Ashram and dedicated Ber fruit to Shree Ram at this place. Three stone on which Lord Shree Ram, Shree Laxman and Ma Shabri sat at this place are worshipped here. It is also believed that Shree Ram took bath at Pampa Sarovar, which is around 10 KM away from Shabaridham temple. Along with the temple, Pampa Sarovar is also considered as a place of attraction to the devotees who visit the place. Shabari Dham is constructed in quite large area and dedicated to Shabari Mata. As this sacred place is on high with surrounding with mountains, forest, nearby holy Pampa Sarovar and well maintained, so it becomes famous for picnic spot. Facilities like accommodation and food are also available at Shabaridham. Every year Shabridham seva samiti organizes a fair in the temple premise. People from nearby areas visit the fair to enjoy and pay tribute to Ma Shabri as well as Lord Ram. Visitors experience music and spiritualism at the fair, it is indeed an incredible experience to pay a visit to the temple during the fair time.