• 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.

Sabarimala Calendar

MonthPoojaOpening 5.00PMClosing 10.00PM
January 2024Makaravilakku Day15/01/2024
February 2024Monthly Pooja – Kumbham13/02/202418/02/2024
March 2024Monthly Pooja – Meenam13/03/202418/03/2024
March 2024Ulsavam15/03/202425/03/2024
March 2024Kodiyettu16/03/2024
March 2024Painkuni Uthram & Arattu25/03/2024
April 2024Meda Vishu Festival10/04/202418/04/2024
Meda Vishu14/04/2024
May 2024Monthly Pooja – Edavam14/05/202419/05/2024
Idol Installation Day19/05/2024
June 2024Monthly Pooja – Mithunam14/06/202419/06/2024
July 2024Monthly Pooja – Karakadakam15/07/202420/07/2024
August 2024Monthly Pooja – Chingam16/08/202421/08/2024
September 2024Onam Festival13/09/202417/09/2024
Monthly Pooja – Kanni16/09/202421/09/2024
October 2024Monthly Pooja – Thulam16/10/202421/10/2024
Sree Chithira Attathirunal30/10/202431/10/2024
November 2024Mandala Pooja Maholsavam15/11/202426/12/2024
December 2024Mandala Pooja26/12/2024
Thirunada Opens30/12/2024