Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Sri Lanka Recognizes Annual Pilgrimage to Sabarimala Shrine
The Sri Lankan government has decided to officially acknowledge the yearly trip that many Sri Lankans take to visit the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple in India.
This decision was made during a meeting of the country's leaders.
Every year, more than 15,000 people from Sri Lanka go on this trip, and the government will now treat it as an officially recognized activity.
The pilgrimage to Sabarimala takes place from November to January, aligning with the Mandala puja and Makaravilakku festivals.
This recognition means the government acknowledges and supports the religious journey of its citizens.
Sri Lanka's cabinet recognizes annual pilgrimage to Sabarimala shrine.
The decision was made during a cabinet meeting on Monday.
Over 15,000 Sri Lankan nationals visit the shrine annually.
The pilgrimage will be officially recognized by the government.
The pilgrimage occurs from November 1st to January 31st each year.
- Who
- The Sri Lankan cabinet and over 15,000 Sri Lankan nationals.
- What
- Sri Lanka officially recognizes the annual pilgrimage to the Sabarimala Ayyappa shrine.
- When
- The decision was made at a cabinet meeting on Monday.
- Where
- The Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala, Kerala, India.
- Why
- To officially recognize the religious pilgrimage.
- Event
- Recognition of Sabarimala pilgrimage
- Location
- Sabarimala, Kerala, India
- Participants
- Sri Lankan nationals
- Frequency
- Annually
- Timeframe
- November 1 to January 31