മണ്ഡലകാലം (നവംബർ-ജനുവരി), വൃശ്ചികം, ധനു, മകരം മാസങ്ങളിൽ സാബരിമലയിൽ നടത്തുന്ന വിശുദ്ധ തീർത്ഥാടന കാലം. 41 ദിവസത്തെ വ്രതാനുഷ്ഠാനങ്ങൾക്ക് ശേഷം ഭക്തർ ക്ഷേത്ര ദർശനത്തിനെത്തുന്നു. സീസണിന്റെ ശിഖരമാകുന്നത് ദിവ്യമായ മകരവിളക്കിന് വേദിയായാണ്.
മകരവിളക്ക് ശബരിമല പത്തനംതിട്ട | Makaravilakku 2025 | Sabarimala Pathanamthitta
Makaravilakku - Makarajyothi is the most anticipated festival at the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. It takes place in January (Malayalam month Makarom 1st day)evening (Makara Sankrama Sandhya) - the time when the Dakshinayana Punyakalam ends and Uttarayan or Uttarayana Punyakalam starts.
The most
popular legend is that after defeating demon Mahishasura, Ayyappa merged with the Dharma Shastha
Murti at the Sabarimala Temple on the Makarajyothi day. Makaravilakku is the Jyothi that appears at
Ponnambalameddu three times on Makar Sankranti day after evening puja. Makara Jyothi is the star that
appears on the sky during the Puja. Another legend has it that Parashurama first lit the Makaravilakku
after installing the murti of Ayyappa. It is also believed that the tribals who were harassed by the demon
Mahishasura first lit the light to celebrate the slaying of their tormentor by Ayyappa. Another popular
legend also states that Parashuram installed the murti of Ayyappa on the day. While the murti installation
was taking place, Indra, the King of Devas, and Narada Maharishi lit Makaravilakku at
Ponnambalameddu.
Makaravilakku 2025 | Sabarimala Pathanamthitta
On the Sabarimala Makaravilakku day, the evening
deeparadhana is the most important puja. During the
deeparadhana, Lord Ayyappa gives darshan fully attired in
the Thrivaabharanam - gold ornaments - which is specially
brought from the Pandalam Palace. Before the evening
deeparadhana on Makaravilakku day, an eagle hovers over
the Sabarimala Temple. Next the Makara Star appears in
the sky - Makarajyothi is the star that appears in the sky on
the day in the evening. Next is the appearance of
Makaravilakku - it is the light that appears three times in the
distant hill at Ponnambalamedu.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Deeparadhana Special poojas
• Makaravilakku
• Makarajyothi
Temple Location
📍 Sabarimala Temple, Thriveni Bridge, Sabarimala-689713 Pathanamthitta Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Ranni Town - 61Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Pampa Bus Stop - 29 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Chengannur Railway Station - 85.9 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport -154
Contact
📞 +91 473 5202015(Special Commissioner)
+91 473 5202 004 (Devisor Commissioner)
+91 4735 2022 039 (Sannidhanam)
+91 4735 2033 329 (Pamba)
