Shabari Jayanti 2025: Date, Time, Rituals and Significance

Shabari Jayanti is more than just a celebration of a devotee's birth. It is a day to honor the transformative power of devotion, love, and humility. Mata Shabari’s life is a testament to the idea that true spirituality transcends barriers, whether social, cultural, or physical. Her unwavering faith in Lord Rama continues to inspire millions around the world to live with purity, sincerity, and devotion. Through Shabari Jayanti, we are reminded that devotion is not about outward appearances or grand gestures, but about inner sincerity and a deep connection to the divine. In the year 2025, Shabari Jayanti is going to be celebrated on February 20, 2025.

Saptami Tithi Begins - February 19, 2025 - 07:32 AM
Saptami Tithi Ends - February 20, 2025 - 09:58 AM

Shabari faced rejection from many of the renowned sages and spiritual leaders because of her caste, yet she did not let societal barriers discourage her. Instead, she continued her quest for wisdom until she found solace under the guidance of Sage Matanga, a sage who accepted her without prejudice. Under his tutelage, Shabari learned the ways of devotion, and gaining spiritual enlightenment. Mata Shabari's most notable moment in the Ramayana is her interaction with Lord Rama. In a gesture of deep love and affection, Shabari offers Lord Rama berries that she has personally tasted to ensure their sweetness, symbolizing the purity of her devotion. This simple act became an iconic representation of unconditional love and devotion to God, and it demonstrated that devotion is not about grand gestures, but about sincerity and love.
Shabari Jayanti is observed annually on the Krishna Paksha Saptami in the month of Phalguna, according to the North Indian lunar calendar. The exact date for Shabari Jayanti in 2025 will fall on 20th February 2025 Thursday. The observance of this day is marked with reverence, celebrating not just the birth of Mata Shabari but also her extraordinary devotion to Lord Rama.
Shabari Jayanti 2025: Rituals and Celebrations
The day begins with early morning prayers, known as puja, offered to Lord Rama and Mata Shabari. Devotees wake up at Brahma Muhurta, an auspicious time before sunrise, and take a ritual bath to purify themselves. This is followed by prayers and recitations of hymns dedicated to Lord Rama and Shabari. A special puja is conducted in temples or at home. The offerings include fruits, flowers, vermilion, incense, and oil lamps. Plums are particularly important and are often offered as prasad, symbolizing the berries that Shabari offered to Lord Rama in the Ramayana. The act of offering food that has been tasted or tested for sweetness reflects Shabari’s deep love and personal connection to the divine.
Many devotees observe a day-long fast on Shabari Jayanti, breaking it only after the evening aarti, a ceremonial offering of light. The fast is broken with fruits and light food, reflecting Shabari’s simple lifestyle and her focus on purity, and, the festival highlights the importance of cultural integration within Hinduism, emphasizing that spirituality and devotion transcend societal barriers. Mata Shabari’s acceptance into the spiritual fold, despite her caste, reinforces the idea that true wisdom and spiritual knowledge are accessible to everyone, regardless of social standing.