Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Strict Restrictions for Makaravilakku Festival at Sabarimala
The police and other authorities have made strict rules for the Makaravilakku Festival at Sabarimala.
They say only 35,000 people can visit on Tuesday and 30,000 on Wednesday.
People need to book their visit online.
This is to keep everyone safe and manage the crowds better.
Without a booking, people won't be allowed to visit.
The authorities want to make sure everything goes smoothly and safely.
Strict restrictions announced for Makaravilakku Festival at Sabarimala to ensure safety and crowd management.
Virtual queue bookings limited to 35,000 pilgrims for Tuesday and 30,000 for Wednesday.
Pilgrims without valid virtual queue bookings will not be permitted for darshan.
Authorities warn that unregulated arrivals could adversely affect crowd control and safety.
Arrangements are being jointly implemented by police, district administration, Travancore Devaswom Board, and allied departments.
- Who
- District Superintendent of Police R Anand and allied departments
- What
- Announced strict restrictions for Makaravilakku Festival
- When
- Announcement made on Sunday, restrictions for Tuesday and Wednesday
- Where
- Sabarimala, Pathanamthitta
- Why
- To ensure pilgrim safety, smooth crowd management, and effective emergency response
- Festival
- Makaravilakku
- Location
- Sabarimala
- Pilgrim Limit (Tuesday)
- 35,000
- Pilgrim Limit (Wednesday)
- 30,000
- Authorities Involved
- Police, District Administration, Travancore Devaswom Board, Allied Departments
