Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple
Sabarimala Temple
Opening Calendar
Monthly pooja dates, festival periods and the Makaravilakku season at a glance — use it to time your taxi booking around the days that matter.
- Temple hours
- 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Next Makaravilakku
- 14 Jan 2026
- Mandala season
- 16 Nov – 27 Dec 2026
2026–2027 season
Opening Dates, Pooja Days & Festivals
Dates and timings are set by the Travancore Devaswom Board and can shift from year to year — always confirm the current schedule before finalising travel.
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 2025 – 20 Jan 2026 | Thirunadai Thirappu – Makaravilakku Mahotsavam | Major festival period leading up to Makaravilakku |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Makaravilakku Day | Peak pilgrimage day |
| 12 Feb (5 pm) – 17 Feb 2026 (10 pm) | Monthly Pooja – Kumbham | February observance |
| 14 Mar (5 pm) – 19 Mar 2026 (10 pm) | Monthly Pooja – Meenam | March observance |
| 22 Mar (5 pm) – 01 Apr 2026 (10 pm) | Sabarimala Utsavam | Main annual festival |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Kodiyettu | Flag-hoisting ceremony |
| 01 Apr 2026 | Pankuni Uthram & Arattu | Procession event |
| 11 Apr (5 pm) – 18 Apr 2026 (10 pm) | Meda Vishu Festival | Festival period |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Vishu | Malayalam New Year celebration |
| 14 May (5 pm) – 19 May 2026 (10 pm) | Monthly Pooja – Edavam | May observance |
| 25 May (5 pm) – 26 May 2026 (10 pm) | Idol Installation Pooja | Installation ceremony |
| 14 Jun (5 pm) – 19 Jun 2026 (10 pm) | Monthly Pooja – Midhunam | June observance |
| 16 Jul (5 pm) – 21 Jul 2026 (10 pm) | Monthly Pooja – Karkkidakam | July observance |
| 16 Aug (5 pm) – 21 Aug 2026 (10 pm) | Monthly Pooja – Chingam | August observance |
| 24 Aug (5 pm) – 28 Aug 2026 (10 pm) | Onam Pooja | Harvest festival observance |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Onam Day | Harvest celebration |
| 16 Sep (5 pm) – 21 Sep 2026 (10 pm) | Monthly Pooja – Kanni | September observance |
| 17 Oct (5 pm) – 22 Oct 2026 (10 pm) | Monthly Pooja – Thulam | October observance |
| 06 Nov (5 pm) – 07 Nov 2026 (10 pm) | Sree Chithra Atta Thirunal | November commemoration |
| 16 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 (10 pm) | Mandala Pooja Maholsavam | Extended festival period |
| 27 Dec 2026 | Mandala Pooja | Festival observance |
| 30 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 | Thirunadai Thirappu – Makaravilakku Mahotsavam | Year-end festival period |
| 14 Jan 2027 | Makaravilakku Day | Peak pilgrimage day |
Temple hours
5:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Timings can change during peak pilgrimage periods to accommodate larger crowds — always confirm with your chauffeur before travel.
Plan around the calendar
Book Your Sabarimala Taxi for the Right Dates
Tell us which pooja day or festival you are travelling for and we will plan the pickup, route and waiting time around it.