Shabari Jayanti is a special occasion that honors the devotion of Mata Shabari, a great devotee of Lord Ram. Observed on the Saptami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna, this day is dedicated to remembering her unwavering faith and the divine meeting with Lord Ram, as described in the Ramayana. Performing puja and aarti on this day with devotion is believed to bring peace, success, and protection from difficulties.

How to Worship Lord Ram on Shabari Jayanti

Morning Rituals

• Take a bath early in the morning and wear clean, traditional attire.
• Clean the puja area and place an idol or picture of Lord Ram along with Mata Sita and Lakshman.

Offerings to Lord Ram

• Light a lamp using ghee or mustard oil.
• Offer fresh flowers, tulsi leaves, fruits, jaggery, and homemade sweets.
• Place yellow-colored sweets as prasad, as yellow is considered auspicious for Lord Ram.

Recite Sacred Mantras and Ramayan Verses

• Chant "Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram" to seek divine blessings.
• Reading the episode of Shabari’s devotion from the Ramayana is highly auspicious.

Perform Aarti of Lord Ram

• Light camphor and perform Ram Aarti with devotion.
• Sing devotional bhajans dedicated to Lord Ram and Mata Shabari.

Charity and Feeding the Needy

• Offering food to the underprivileged, distributing fruits, and helping others reflect the spirit of selfless devotion taught by Mata Shabari.