Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple Calendar 2025-2026
Sabarimala Festival Calendar 2025: Explore the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple Calendar for 2025-2026. Find essential dates and events to enhance your spiritual journey at this sacred destination.
Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, stands as the most renowned and significant of all the Sastha temples located in Kerala.
Perched on a hilltop approximately 3,000 feet above sea level in the Pathanamthitta district, this temple is distinctive in its setting. It welcomes individuals from all faiths. Adjacent to the temple, to the east of Sannidhanam (the dwelling of Lord Ayyappa), lies Vavaru Nada, a site dedicated to Vavar, a close companion of Lord Ayyappa, symbolizing religious unity. A notable feature of this temple is its limited accessibility; it is open for worship only during specific periods, including Mandalapooja, Makaravilakku, Vishu, and the first day of each Malayalam month.
It is customary for pilgrims to observe a period of celibacy lasting 41 days prior to their journey to Sabarimala. They may choose to traverse traditional forest paths or opt for the less strenuous route from Pamba to reach the temple.
Sabarimala Temple Calendar 2025-26
| Festival / Event | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sree Chithra Atta Thirunal | 20-10-2025 (Mon) | 21-11-2025 (Tue) |
| Mandala Pooja Mahotsavam | 16-11-2025 (Sun) | 27-12-2025 (Sat) |
| Makaravilakku Ulsavam | 30-12-2025 (Tue) | 20-01-2026 (Tue) |
| Makaravilakku Day | 14-01-2026 (Wed) | — |
| Monthly Pooja – Kumbham | 12-02-2026 (Thu) | 17-02-2026 (Tue) |
| Monthly Pooja – Meenam | 14-03-2026 (Sat) | 19-03-2026 (Thu) |
| Sabarimala Utsavam | 22-03-2026 (Sun) | 01-04-2026 (Wed) |
| Kodiyettu (Dhwajarohan) | 23-03-2026 (Mon) | — |
| Pankuni Uthram & Arattu | 01-04-2026 (Wed) | — |
| Medam Vishu festival | 11-04-2026 (Sat) | 18-04-2026 (Sat) |
| Vishu | 15-04-2026 (Wed) | — |
| Monthly Pooja – Edavam | 14-05-2026 (Thu) | 19-05-2026 (Tue) |
| Idol Installation Day (Prathishta Dinam) | 25-05-2026 (Mon) | 26-05-2026 (Tue) |
| Monthly Pooja – Mithunam | 14-06-2026 (Sun) | 19-06-2026 (Fri) |
| Monthly Pooja – Karkadakam | 16-07-2026 (Thu) | 21-07-2026 (Tue) |
| Monthly Pooja – Chingam | 16-08-2026 (Sun) | 21-08-2026 (Fri) |
| Onam festival | 24-08-2026 (Mon) | 28-08-2026 (Fri) |
| Onam Utsavam | 26-08-2026 (Wed) | — |
| Monthly Pooja – Kanni | 16-09-2026 (Wed) | 21-09-2026 (Mon) |
| Monthly Pooja – Thulam | 17-10-2026 (Sat) | 22-10-2026 (Thu) |
| Sree Chithrai Thirunal Atta Utsavam | 06-11-2026 (Fri) | 07-11-2026 (Sat) |
| Mandala Pooja Mahotsavam | 16-11-2026 (Mon) | 27-12-2026 (Sun) |
| Mandala Pooja | 27-12-2026 (Sun) | — |
| Makaravilakku Utsavam | 30-12-2026 (Wed) | 20-01-2027 (Wed) |
| Thirunada opens | 30-12-2026 (Wed) | — |
| Makara Vilakku | 14-01-2027 (Thu) | — |
Note: Sabarimala temple usually opens at 05:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM. During peak seasons like Mandala and Makara Vilakku Mahotsavams, timings may vary to accommodate devotees.
Accommodation at Sabarimala Sannidhanam
| Room Type | Rent Payable(12 hr) | Rent Payable(16 hr) | Total Rooms |
| Class A | 250 | 350 | 138 |
| Class B | 400 | 600 | 71 |
| Class C | 450 | 650 | 276 |
| Class D | 500 | 700 | 2 |
| Class E | 650 | 850 | 64 |
| Class F | 750 | 1050 | 2 |
| Class G | 850 | 1150 | 4 |
| Class H | 975 | 1375 | 2 |
| Class I | 1125 | 1525 | 1 |
| Class J | 1200 | 1600 | 4 |
| Class K | 1600 | 2200 | 1 |
Sabarimala Monthly Pooja Timings
| Pooja | Time (IST) |
| Morning | |
| Opening of sanctum sanctorum, Nirmalyam Abhishekam | 03.00 AM |
| Ganapati Homam | 03.30 AM |
| Neyyabhishekam | From 03.30 to 07.00 AM |
| Usha Pooja | From 07.30 AM |
| Neyyabhishekam | From 08.30 to 11. 00 AM |
| Neyyabhishekam, Using Ghee deposited in ‘Ney thoni’ | 11.10 AM |
| Ashtabhishekham (15 nos) | From 11.00 to 11.30 AM |
| Ucha Pooja | 12.30 PM |
| Closing of sanctum sanctorum | 01.00 PM |
| Evening | |
| Opening of sanctum sanctorum | 03.00 PM |
| Deeparadhana | 06.30 PM |
| Pushpabhishekam | From 07.00 to 09.30 PM |
| Athazha Pooja | From 09.30 PM |
| Harivarasanam, Closing of sanctum sanctorum | 11.00 PM |