Sabareepeedam (On the Way to Sabarimala Temple)

India / Kerala / Kanjirappalli / Sabarimala
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Sabari Mala (SabariPeedam)

Sabari Peedam Long long ago, there was a Maharishi called Mathanga Rishi.He lived in a hermit in the Mathanga mountain forest area. He had some disciples with him and also amongst them was an young lady named Sabari. She was very much devoted to Lord Brahma. She used to help the sage by fetching water, cleaning the places and then would listen to the stories of Lord Rama, as the sage daily narrated to his disciples.

This made Sabari to have a longing to see Lord Rama and to serve him. Days passed on, Mathanga rishi and his diciples had a darshan of Lord Brahma whom they were chanting and meditating daily. "Om Brahma Devaya Namaha". Lord Brahma took them all to Brahma Loka to attain his lotus feet.

All of them left with Lord Brahma, except Sabari. She said she will wait for Sree Rama to come to her. Years passed by she grew old and pale. Her eyesight got dim. After waiting for years, Sabari saw someone coming to her hermit. As they entered, one person told her that, he is Sree Rama and the other one is his brother Lakshmana. Sabari was filled with happiness and was emotional.

Soon she controlled herself, made them to sit and offered the fruits she had already collected by tasting them one by one and then offering Rama and Lakshmana. Though the act was funny.Rama could realise the real affection and devotion of Sabari.

Lord Brahma appeared there and told Sabari that her desire was fulfilled and from that day this place will become famous and welknown as SabariMala, where Lord Ayyappa will have a Temple and bless his devotees. Pilgrims would visit and remember Sabari during their pilgrimage and pay due respect to mother Sabari at Sabari Peedam.
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Coordinates:   9°25'34"N   77°4'10"E

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