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This blog contains the details about the place called DANGS located in the state of Gujarat, India. It narrates the places of interest and culture of this tribal hinterland of south Gujarat.

Thursday 22 December 2011

Shabaridham and Pampa Sarovar, Dangs, Gujarat


Shabaridham
Located on a hill called ‘Chamak Dungar’ off 4 km from village Subir on Ahwa-Navapur road, this temple of Shabarimata is a place where Lord Rama met Shabari, a Bhil woman. Legend goes that Shabari offered tasted berries to Lord Rama at this place. Three stones on which Lord Rama, his brother Laxman and Shabari are said to have sat are still worshipped. Present temple with statues of Rama, Laxman and Shabari was constructed in 2004.

Shabaridham Temple
Idols of Shabari, God Ram, Laxman
Idol of Shabari
Accomodation:
One has two options to stay at Subir: 
(1) Forest Rest House: It lies on Subir-Navapur Road.
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(2) Maa Shabari Farm House and Resorts: It lies behind the Shabarimaa temple.
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Pampa Sarovar
Pampa lake near village Jarsol, around 6 km from Shabaridham, is a fresh water lake on the banks of river Pampa. Mythological belief is that Matang Rishi, guru of Shabarimata, established his ashram on the banks of Pampa lake.

Pampa Sarovar
Pampa Lake

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