Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Sabarimala Prepares for Makaravilakku Festival
Thousands of people are going to Sabarimala, a special place for Lord Ayyappa, to celebrate a big festival called Makaravilakku.
They are bringing special jewels for the Lord and will perform a special prayer.
People believe they will see a divine light called Makara Jyothi.
The temple is all decorated and cleaned for the festival.
The government and police are helping to make sure everything goes smoothly and safely for all the devotees.
Thousands of devotees are gathering at Sabarimala for the Makaravilakku festival.
The Thiruvabharanam procession, carrying sacred jewels, will arrive at the temple by 6:20 PM.
The idol of Lord Ayyappa will be adorned with holy ornaments and a special prayer will be performed.
Devotees expect to witness the Makara Jyothi, a divine light, above Ponnambalamedu.
Elaborate security arrangements are in place to ensure the safety of all devotees.
- Who
- Devotees of Lord Ayyappa and the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB)
- What
- Preparations for the Makaravilakku festival at Sabarimala
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Sabarimala, Pathanamthitta
- Why
- To celebrate the Makaravilakku festival and conclude the pilgrimage season
- Event
- Makaravilakku festival
- Location
- Sabarimala, Pathanamthitta
- Date
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Time of Thiruvabharanam arrival
- 6:20 PM
- Significance of Makara Jyothi
- Divine light witnessed by devotees
- Pilgrimage season duration
- Two months (Mandalam-Makaravilakku)
- Security arrangements
- Elaborate security for devotees' safety
- Temple preparations
- Richly decorated and cleaned for the festival
