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Dates of Opening and closing of Sabarimala Temple during the year 2007-08 |
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| Name of Festivals |
Opening (English) |
Opening (Malayalam) |
Time Hrs |
Closing (English) |
Closing (Malayalam) |
Time Hrs |
| Temple opens | 16-11-2007 | 1 Dhanu 1183 | 1730 | |||
| Mandala Pooja Maholsavam | 16-11-2007 | 1 Dhanu 1183 | 1730 | 27-12-2007 | 12 Dhanu 1183 | 2300 |
| Mandala Pooja Maholsavam | 27-12-2007 | 12 Dhanu 1183 | 1730 | 27-12-2007 | 12 Dhanu 1183 | 2300 |
| Temple closes | 27-12--2007 | 12 Dhanu 1183 | 2300 | |||
| Temple re-opens | 30-12-2007 | 15 Dhanu 1183 | 1730 | |||
| Makaravilakku Festival | 14-01-2008 | 30 Dhanu 1183 | 1730 | 20-01-2008 | 06 Makaram 1183 | 1900 |
| Makaravilakku | 14-01-2008 | 30 Dhanu 1183 | 1730 | |||
| Temple closes | 20-01-2008 | 06 Makaram 1183 | 0700 | |||
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Monthly Pooja - Kumbham |
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| Temple opening | 13 Feb 08 | 01 Kumbham 1183 | 1730 | |||
| Temple closing | 17 Feb 08 | 05 Kumbham 1183 | 2300 | |||
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Ulsavam and Monthly Pooja |
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| Temple Opens | 11-03-2008 | 28 Kumbham 1183 | 1730 | |||
| Monthly Pooja | 12-03-2008 | 29 Kumbham 1183 | 1730 | |||
| Kodiyettam | 12-03-2008 | 29 Kumbham 1183 | ||||
| Arattu | 21-03-2008 | 08 Meenam 1183 | ||||
| Panguni Uthiram | 21-03-2008 | |||||
| Temple closes | 21-03-2008 | 08 Meenam 1183 | 2300 | |||
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Monthly Pooja/Vishu Maholsvam |
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| Temple opens | 10-04-2008 | 28 Meenam 1183 | 1730 | |||
| Meda Vishu Darshnam | 14-04-2008 | 01 Medam 1183 | ||||
| Temple closes | 18-04-2008 | 05 Medam 1183 | 2300 | |||
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Monthly Pooja |
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| Monthly Pooja | 14-05-2008 | 31 Medam 1183 | 1730 | |||
| Temple closes | 19-05-2008 | 05 Edavam 1183 | 2300 | |||
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Pratishta Day |
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| Temple opens - Idol Installation Day | 11-06-2008 | 28 Edavam 1183 | 1730 | |||
| Temple closes | 12-06-2008 | 29 Edavam 1183 | 2300 | |||
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Monthly Pooja |
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| Temple opens | 14-06-2008 | 31 Edavam 1183 | 1730 Hrs | |||
| Temple closes | 19-06-2008 | 05 Mithunam 1183 | 2300 Hrs | |||
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Monthly Pooja |
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| Temple opens | 15-07-2008 | 31 Mithunam 1183 | 1730 | |||
| Temple closes | 20-07-2008 | 05 Karkadakam 1183 | 2300 | |||
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Monthly Pooja |
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| Temple opens | 16-08-2008 | 32 Karkadakam 1183 | 1730 | |||
| Temple closes | 21-08-2008 | 05 Chingam 1184 | 2300 | |||
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Onam Day |
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| Temple opens | 16-09-2008 | 30 Chingam 1184 | 1730 | |||
| Temple closes | 21-09-2008 | 05 Kanni1154 | 2300 | |||
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Monthly Pooja |
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| Temple opens | 16-10-2008 | 30 Kanni 1184 | 1730 | 05 Thulam 1184 | ||
| Temple closes | 21-10-2008 | 2300 | ||||
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Sree Chitra Atta Thirunal |
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| Temple opens | 27-10-2008 | 11 Thulam 1184 | 1730 | |||
| Temple closes | 28-10-2008 | 12 Thulam 1184 | 2300 | |||
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Ghee Abhishekham - During Mandala Pooja Festival 2007-08
Due to large crowds of pilgrims, these timings are subject to changes depending on the convenience of the temple authorities
Morning - From 0400 Hrs till 1130 hrs.
Closes at
1300 hrs.
Evening - From 1730 hrs.
Last time for Neyyabhishekam has not yet been
ascertained.
Harivarasanm at 2300 hrs.
25 Nov 97
Earlier, the main temple Ulsavam was being held during December every year which is in the midst of the peak pilgrimage session. The Ulsavam rituals necessitated the temple being closed for various durations thus preventing an opportunity for a `darshan' for many pilgrims.
Hence, commencing from the year 2006, it has been decided to hold the Ulsavam during the period 2nd April to 16th April every year.
Some of the events that take place
during the main festival in April 2008
(Exact dates and times for these events will be ascertained later)
Prior to the Utsavam, Shudhi Kriyas consisting of Prasada Shudhi, Vaastu Bali, Vaastu Punyaham, Mulayidil will be performed.
Bimba Shudhi Kriyas consisting of Chathu Shudhi, Dhara, Panchakam, Panchagavyam and 25 Kalasam will be performed.
Kodiyettam (Temple Flag Hoisting) will be conducted during Makara Rasi. On Kodiyettam day, no Neyyabhishekham will be performed from 0700 hrs. It will re-commence after Kodiyettam.
Sribhutha Bali will be performed.
Utsava Bali will be performed. The Lord will be taken to special mandapam for the Utsava Bali. The ceremonies will commence at about 1300 hrs and will be over by about 1600 hrs. Utsava Bali darshan will be from 1400 hrs. On these days.
Palli Vetta will be undertaken.
Villkku Ezhunallipu.
Arattu to Pampa.
As the Siveli Vigraham will be away at Pampa on the Aarattu day from morning till evening, temple darshan will not be possible till the Vigraham returns to the temple after the Aarattu.
Standard Schedule of Rituals at Sabarimala Temple
During Makaravilakku season, the temple opening is at 0300 hrs and closing at 2300 hrs. So some of the pooja timings will shift up and down. Essentially, this is the trend of events.
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Standard Timings |
Actual Timings during the Mandala Pooja - Makaravilakku Season |
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| Opens at | 0400 hrs | 0400 hrs |
| Nirmalya Darshanam | 0405 hrs | 0405 hrs |
| Neyyabhishekam | 0430 - 1130 hrs | 0425 -1130 hrs |
| Ganapathi Homam | 0435 hrs | 0430 hrs |
| Usha Pooja | 0730 hrs | 0730 hrs |
| Ucha (Noon) Pooja | 1230 hrs | 1300 hrs |
| Closes at | 1300 hrs | 1330 hrs |
| Opens at | 1600 hrs | 1600 hrs |
| Deeparadhana | 1830 hrs | 1830 hrs |
| Pushpabhishekham | 1900 hrs | 1900 hrs |
| Athaza Pooja | 2230 hrs | 2230 hrs |
| Harivarasanam and Closing at | 2250 to 2300 | 2250 to 2300 hrs |
Notes from Ayyappa Seva Sangham:-
Pilgrims who have not undergone traditional `vrutham' are prohibited from carrying `Irumudi' or climbing the holy `Pathinettam Padi'. They should use the side entrance.
On the first day of any session, the temple opens at 1730 hrs.
Singing of ``Harivarasnam' and closing of the Sanctum Sanctorum doors takes place at around 2230 hrs.
Devotees coming to Sabarimala on pilgrimage should be aware of the traditional religious practices, related to the temple, and should abide by these. Only pilgrims with Irumudi Kettu will be permitted to climb `Pathinettam Padi' (Holy Eighteen Steps). Women in the age group of 10 to 50 years will not be allowed `temple darshan' and they will not be permitted to go beyond Pampa. Police check post exists at Pampa to enforce this.
As per the orders of the Kerala High Court, in order to prevent environmental pollution, usage of carry bags made of plastic, polythene etc are strictly prohibited in Pampa area and all roads/paths to `Sannidhanam' and surroundings of `Sannidhanam'. Smoking is also strictly prohibited in the above areas. Production / carriage / distribution / consumption of alcoholic / narcotic substances are also strictly prohibited. Those found guilty would find themselves in serious trouble with the law enforcement/excise authorities.
All pilgrims are humbly requested to co-operate with Devaswom Board Authorities and Akhila Bharatha Ayyappa Seva Sangham authorities for the successful and orderly conduct of the festival as well as maintenance of the sanctity of the pilgrimage.
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