Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Sabarimala Prepares for Makaravilakku Festival
The Sabarimala temple in Kerala is getting ready for the Makaravilakku festival on January 14.
The police and temple authorities have made some rules to keep everyone safe.
They are limiting the number of people who can visit the temple each day using a virtual queue system.
People without a booking won't be allowed to go for darshan.
The authorities have also put restrictions on travel and parking to prevent overcrowding.
They have arranged buses to take people back in an orderly manner.
Everyone is asked to follow the rules to make sure the festival is safe and peaceful.
Makaravilakku festival to be held at Sabarimala on January 14 with strict crowd management rules.
Virtual queue booking limited to 35,000 pilgrims on January 13 and 30,000 on January 14.
No entry without valid virtual queue booking to ensure safety and orderly darshan.
Travel and parking restrictions in place, including no travel from Nilakkal to Pampa after 9 am and no parking at Pampa from January 12.
Phased movement and transportation arrangements to prevent overcrowding and ensure safe pilgrimage.
- Who
- Temple authorities, police, and devotees
- What
- Makaravilakku festival and associated regulations
- When
- January 14
- Where
- Sabarimala, Kerala
- Why
- To ensure safety, smooth crowd management, and effective emergency response during the festival
Temple Authorities and Police
Devotees
Virtual Queue Booking
Temple Authorities and Police
Strict enforcement of virtual queue booking to manage crowd and ensure safety.
Devotees
Some devotees may find the restrictions limiting and prefer traditional darshan methods.
Travel and Parking Restrictions
Temple Authorities and Police
Necessary measures to prevent overcrowding and ensure smooth pilgrimage.
Devotees
Devotees may find the restrictions inconvenient, especially those traveling from other states.
- Event Date
- January 14
- Event Name
- Makaravilakku Festival
- Location
- Sabarimala, Kerala
- Virtual Queue Booking Limit (Jan 13)
- 35,000 pilgrims
- Virtual Queue Booking Limit (Jan 14)
- 30,000 pilgrims
- Travel Restriction from Nilakkal to Pampa
- After 9 am on January 14
- Trekking Restriction from Pampa to Sannidhanam
- After 10 am on January 14
- Parking Restriction at Pampa
- From January 12 onwards
