Shabari Jayanti 2026: Date, Timings, and Significance of Mata Shabari's Devotion

• Shabari Jayanti 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, February 8, commemorating Mata Shabari's unwavering faith and devotion.
• The festival is observed on the Krishna Paksha Saptami, marking the meeting of Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Shabari.
• Saptami Tithi begins at 02:54 AM on February 8, 2026, and ends at 05:01 AM on February 9, 2026 (timings for New Delhi).
• The lunar month for the festival varies by regional calendars: Phalguna in North India (Purnimanta) and Magha in South & West India (Amanta).
• Mata Shabari's story, particularly her offering of tasted berries to Lord Rama, symbolizes that God values pure love (Bhakti) over rituals or social status.