Makaravilakku: 14 January 2027
Kerala Tourism lists the festival on 14 January 2027. The official Sabarimala press release announces the Mandala opening on the evening of 16 November 2026. The remaining temple schedule and January slot availability still need confirmation.
Prepare for seasonal travel
Confirm reservations and onward connections, and check current crowd and traffic advisories. Festival days may require different arrangements from other opening days.
Sources & editorial notes
Edited 14 November 2026. References provide traditional or practical context; this is not a live service feed. Confirm dates, access, bookings and prices with the authorities. Regional customs are identified where relevant. No priestly or native-language review is claimed.
Official Sabarimala press release · 27 October 2026 ↗Kerala Tourism · official calendar, printed page 81 ↗Travancore Devaswom Board ↗Official Sabarimala portal ↗Kerala Police pilgrim information ↗Our sourcing and corrections approach →