Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Sabarimala Pilgrim Turnout Exceeds 25 Lakh
More than 2.5 million people have visited the Sabarimala Temple this year.
This is a big increase from last year's 2.1 million visitors.
The temple is very busy, but the police and other officials are managing the crowds well.
They have special passes to help control when people arrive.
The busiest days are weekdays, not weekends.
The temple will have a special ceremony on December 27 to mark the end of the first part of the pilgrimage season.
The officials are ready for even more visitors as the season continues.
Pilgrim turnout at Sabarimala exceeds 25 lakh during the ongoing Mandalam season.
This year's turnout is significantly higher compared to 21 lakh last year.
Effective planning and virtual queue passes help manage the increased crowd.
Weekdays see a higher influx of pilgrims compared to weekends.
The Mandala pooja, marking the culmination of the first leg of the pilgrimage, is scheduled for December 27.
- Who
- Pilgrims visiting Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple
- What
- Pilgrim turnout exceeding 25 lakh during the ongoing Mandalam season
- When
- Current season, with peak expected towards the end of December
- Where
- Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple in Pathanamthitta, Kerala
- Why
- Increased devotee interest and effective management by authorities
- Pilgrim Count
- 25 lakh (2.5 million) and counting
- Annual Season
- Mandalam pilgrimage season
- Yearly Comparison
- 21 lakh last year, 25 lakh this year
- Peak Dates
- End of December
- Key Event
- Mandala pooja on December 27
- Management
- Effective planning and arrangements by authorities
- Crowd Control
- Virtual queue passes with specified dates
- Crowd Pattern
- Higher influx on weekdays, lower on weekends