Shabari Jayanti 2026 is the most humbling and spiritually inclined observances of its kind in Hinduism. Shabari Jayanti is the day to honour and pay respects to Mata Shabari who was a very down to earth devotee of Bhagwan Shri Ram or Lord Rama. Mata Shabri’s devotion and love towards the divinity is a perpetual symbol of pure bhakti (devotion).
Shabri Jayanti is celebrated once every year on the occasion of Krishna Paksha Saptami as per the Hindu Panchang and the position of the new moon. It is observed in the sacred Phalgun month. Shabari Jayanti 2026 is a day to honour faith, simplicity and complete submission to the Divine.
Date & Lunar Tithi (Calendar Details) of Shabari Jayanti 2026
As per the Hindu Panchang and calendar, Shabari Jayanti will be celebrated on Phalguna Krishna Paksha Saptami Tithi which is Bhanu Saptami 2026 and the seventh day of the lunar phase .
The key details are:
- Festival Date: Sunday, 8 February 2026
- Time when Tithi starts : Krishna Paksha Saptami and Shabari Jayanti 2026 starts around 02:54 AM on 8th of February
- Saptmi Ending Time : Approximately at 05:01 AM on 9th of February
The exact time or Shubh Muhurt varies slightly as per Moon Rise time in different locations, thus it is advised to consult your local Panchang for the same.
Shubh Muhurat & Puja Timings for best results on Shabari Jayanti 2026
On the day of Shabari Jayanti, the followers aim to accomplish the highest level of results and in order to achieve it one needs to perform puja and all its rituals during auspicious timings or शुभ मुहूर्त which increases the benefits of this spiritual observance.
As per the Hindu Panchang :
- Brahma Muhurt of Shabari Jayanti 2026 falls from 05:21 AM to 06:13 AM and this is the best and the most auspicious duration for meditation and morning puja and worship.
- Abhijit Muhurat: It falls approximately around 12:13 PM till 12:57 PM, the time period around mid of day.
- Amrit Kaal: Falls between 02:26 PM till 03:10 PM and is the best time to practice spirituality.
The time periods mentioned above are believed to be the most auspicious duration for doing Puja to Prabhu Shri Ram and Maa Shabari and be blessed exponentially.
Who Was Mata Shabari?
Mata Shabari is a revered figure of the great Hindu epic Ramayana ( रामायण) and is the figure associated with unwavering faith and devotion towards Lord Rama. She was a tribal woman who was born into a tribal family but eventually left home in search of spiritual upliftment and knowledge. Rishi Matanga was her Guru in this journey and after his guidance she gave her life to asceticism, love and devoted worship of Lord Ram.
The best thing that happened to Maa Shabri was when Prabhu Ram came to her hermitage during his fourteen years long exile. She was overwhelmed with love, devotion and emotions to see him and just wanted to serve him with everything she had. Overwhelmed with this emotion, Shabari offered him ber or Indian berries. She wanted to make sure that Lord Ram only got the sweetest ber and that is why she tasted each Ber before offering it to the Lord.
Shri Ram accepted each fruit with love which was an act of sheer love and the sanctity of faith and devotion over rituals. This saga of Shabari ke Ber (शबरी के बेर) is a timeless classic which is heard when examples of devotion and devotional sincerity are given.
Significance of Shabari Jayanti 2026
Shabari Jayanti 2026 is much more than an observation of a birth anniversary, it rises above that:
1. Devotion Beyond All Barriers
Shabari’s life illustrates that true devotion surpasses social, cultural and economic divides created by society. The pure love of Mata Shabri even made the divine God surrender to her faith.
2. Humility & Service
Shabari’s act of offering juthe ber represents that the emotion in the heart is what is important and not just outward actions. Her story teaches that humble service offered with sincere love is worth more than grand rituals performed without devotion.
3. Spiritual Inclusiveness
The festival highlights that spirituality is accessible to everyone no matter what their background is and everyone is same in the eyes of God, only the sanctity of love in your heart matters.
Puja Rituals & Observances of Shabari Jayanti 2026
On Shabari Jayanti 2026, devotees traditionally perform the following customs:
Purification & Early Morning Rituals
Devotees usually wake up before sunrise during Brahm Muhurat and take a holy bath to purify the body and mind. This cleansing act prepares one for focused worship and prayers.
Puja to Lord Rama, Maa Sita & Mata Shabari
A sacred space is prepared at home or in a temple with images or idols of Lord Rama and Maa Shabari. Traditional offerings include:
- Fruits (especially ber or berries or berry-coloured sweets) 🍓
- Flowers (especially seasonal ones)
- Incense sticks and lamps
- Home made sweets
Story and Mantra Chanting and Recitation
Devotees often recite or listen to the Ramayana episodes involving Shabari Mata Sita and Shri Ram and do chant mantras such as “Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram” or sing bhajans in praise of divine love and devotion.
Reciting Mata Sita’s 108 names is considered especially auspicious on this day.
Fasting & Charity or donation
Many followers observe a day-long fast either Nirjala Vrat or Phalahari Vrat to get colour closer to the cosmic divinity and break the fast only after evening aarti.
Acts of charity and kindness, such as feeding the poor or offering food especially Ber and clothes to the needy are done which are a reflection od Maa Shabari’s spirit of service.
Lessons from Shabari Jayanti 2026
Shabari Jayanti 2026 is a day of reflection and spiritual introspection and soul searching. It reminds us that:
- Pure devotion is the path to reach the Divine Force.
- Humility and simplicity in worship are spiritually powerful and most important
- Sincerity of emotions and devotion matters more than outward actions
- Love and service towards the God and towards them who need it the most is what God applauds.
In an age of complex lives and fast-paced routines, Shabari Jayanti 2026 is an unwritten invitation to pause, reflect, introspect and renew our faith.
Conclusion
Shabari Jayanti 2026 on this Sunday, the 8th of February with auspicious muhurats and heartfelt devotion is a festival that inspires spiritual seekers across generations. It’s a reminder that true bhakti (devotion) isn’t about ritual perfection but about loving and surrendering oneself to the cosmos.