MP: Sitamadhi Dham in Shahdol to be developed as a religious tourism centre; CM Mohan Yadav unveils statue of Mata Shabari at Sitamadhi complex in Shahdol
Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav said that Mata Shabari, who expressed to her pious emotions through silent devotion for Lord Shri Ram, deserves reverence and salutations from the entire state of Madhya Pradesh. Everyone is aware of the greatness of Mata Shabari, whose berries were accepted by Lord Shri Ram. Tasting the berries herself before offering them to the Lord was an expression of devotion of highest degree. This episode teaches us that God does not yearn for rituals of worship, but for the purity of a devotee’s heart. A person’s worth is determined by the purity of the heart, not by birth.
CM Dr. Mohan Yadav said that Mata Shabari, the clan deity of the Kol community, is revered, worshipped, and venerated by all. Through her character and righteous deeds, she raised the honour of the entire Vanvasi and tribal society.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav addressed the ‘Janjatiya Hitgrahi Sammelan’ organised on the occasion of Mata Shabari Jayanti at Sitamadhi Dham, located in Gram Gandhiya of the Beohari Assembly constituency in Shahdol district, on Sunday.
The CM unveiled a beautiful statue of Mata Shabari in the Sitamadhi campus and paid his respects. CM Dr. Yadav inaugurated and performed Bhoomi Poojan for 139 development projects worth Rs 747.91 crore in Shahdol district. These included the inauguration of 79 works costing over Rs 613 crore and the foundation-laying of 60 works worth more than Rs 134 crore. He also distributed benefits to beneficiaries of various government schemes.
CM said that the state government has established the Shri Ramchandra Path Gaman Nyas to commemorate Mata Shabari and Lord Shri Ram. The government is constructing a 1,450-kilometre-long Ram Van Gaman Path in the state. He noted that Madhya Pradesh received special affection from Lord Shri Ram, who spent 11 years in Chitrakoot and 11 nights in Gram Gandhiya. Therefore, Gandhiya has been included in the Ram Van Gaman Path Development Scheme. For the development of the village, the government has approved nearly Rs 80 lakh.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav announced the construction of a 30-bedded hospital in Beohari. He also announced that Sitamadhi Dham will be developed as a religious tourism centre, and that a gate of the Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve will be opened towards Beohari to promote wildlife tourism. Noting the abundance of mahua and jackfruit in the region, the Chief Minister announced the establishment of an Industrial Development Centre to provide market access for medicines and products made from these resources, and to promote industry, employment, and exports.