• November to January is the peak pilgrimage season.
  • Mandala Pooja and Makaravilakku are major events.
  • Temple is crowded during this period.
  • Temple is closed most of the year.
  • Opens for first five days of every Malayalam month.
  • Opens during Vishu in April.
  • Strict customs for pilgrims.
    Mandala Pooja requires 41 days of austerity.
  • Pilgrims travel in groups with Irumudi Kettu.
  • Open to all males and women beyond childbearing age.
  • Chalakkayam is the main access point.
  • Final 4-5 km to be covered on foot from Pamba River.

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Sabarimala Calendar

MonthPoojaOpening DateClosing Date
Nov-Dec 2025Mandala Pooja MahotsavamNov 16Dec 27
Dec 2025-Jan 2026Makaravilakku festivalDec 30Jan 20
January 2026Makaravilakku DayJan 14
February 2026Monthly Pooja – KumbhamFeb 12Feb 17
March 2026Monthly Pooja – MeenamMar 14Mar 19
March 2026Sabarimala UtsavamMar 22Apr 1
March 2026Kodiyettu (Dhwajarohan)Mar 23
April 2026Pankuni Uthram & ArattuApr 1
April 2026Medam Vishu festivalApr 11Apr 18
April 2026VishuApr 15
May 2026Monthly Pooja – EdavamMay 14May 19
May 2026Idol Installation PoojaMay 25May 26
June 2026Monthly Pooja – MithunamJun 14June 19
July 2026Monthly Pooja – KarkadakamJuly 16July 21
August 2026Monthly Pooja – ChingamAug 16Aug 21
August 2026Onam festivalAug 24Aug 28
August 2026Onam UtsavamAug 26
September 2026Monthly Pooja – KanniSep 16Sep 21
October 2026Monthly Pooja – ThulamOct 17Nov 7
November 2026Sree Chithrai Thirunal Atta UtsavamNov 6
November 2026Mandala Pooja MahotsavamNov 16Dec 27
December 2026Mandala PoojaDec 27
Dec 2026-Jan 2027Makaravilakku UtsavamDec 30Jan 20
December 2026Thirunada opensDec 30
January 2027Makara VilakkuJan 14

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