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Review the published temple opening days, festivals, and observances before planning your pilgrimage.

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Review the published temple opening days, festivals, and observances before planning your pilgrimage.

Calendar

Opening and Closing of Sabarimala Sree Dharmasastha Temple for the Year 2025 – 2026

MonthItemOpening 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 Day (Prathishta Dinam)May 25May 26
June 2026Monthly Pooja – MithunamJun 14Jun 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 17Oct 22
November 2026Sree Chithrai Thirunal Atta UtsavamNov 6Nov 7
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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*Please Note:* Sabarimala temple usually opens at 05.00am and closes at 10.00pm. During the peak seasons like Mandala, Makara Vilakku Mahotsavams, the timings may be altered to accommodate the large number of devotees.

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