Damakheda Kabir Ashram

Damakheda Kabir Ashram is a prominent Kabir Panth religious centre located in Damakheda village, Simga Tehsil, Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. Established as the seat of Dharmadas, principal disciple of 15th-century poet-saint Kabir, it preserves sacred manuscripts, relics and the hereditary gaddi of the lineage. The ashram is a major pilgrimage destination for Kabir followers and hosts large gatherings during Kabir Jayanti and Magh Purnima.

Visitors can expect a tranquil ashram complex in a rural village setting with white-domed shrines, prayer halls, and the central gaddi of the Dharmadas lineage. The premises include display of sacred manuscripts including the Bijak, relics associated with Kabir and Dharmadas, satsang halls, and accommodation blocks for pilgrims. The environment is quiet and devotional, with devotees engaged in bhajans, satsang and darshan. Courtyards and open grounds host fairs during major festivals.