gallery/ssa_txt.gif (7518 bytes)

Home Contents Site Map Previous Next

Health Warnings

1.    Please be aware that as altitude increases, atmospheric density reduces. This causes reduction in the level of oxygen available while breathing in. This could give rise to many medical problems.

2.    Those suffering from or susceptible to any heart ailments , especially pilgrims above the age of 55 yrs should heed the following warnings. This also applies to pilgrims with diabetes, blood pressure, high cholesterol etc:

3.  Other pilgrims must also be aware of certain medical problems:

Sabarimala Temple - Opening and Closing Dates

Dates of Opening and closing of Sabarimala Temple during the year 2009-2010-2011
(Updated on 08 Nov 09)

Name of Festivals

Opening (English)

Opening (Malayalam)

Time
Hrs

Closing (English)

Closing (Malayalam)

Time
Hrs
Sree Chithira Thirunal Pooja 13 Nov 09 28 Thulam 1185 1730 14 Nov 09 29 Thulam 1185 2200
Mandala Pooja Begins 15 Nov 09 30 Thulam 1185 1730 26 Dec 09 11 Dhanu 1185 2200
Mandala Pooja Festival Day 26 Dec 09 11 Dhanu 1185 2200
Temple closes 26 Dec 09 11 Dhanu 1185 2200
Temple re-opens for Makaravilakku 30 Dec 09 15 Dhanu 1185 1700 20 Jan 10 0700
Makaravilakku Festival Day 14 Jan 10 01 Makaram 1185
Temple closes 20 Jan 10 07 Makaram 1185 0700 hrs, after the visit of Pandalam representatives.
Monthly Pooja
Temple opening 12 Feb 10 30 Makaram 1185 1700
Temple closing 17 Feb 10 05 Kumbam 1185 2200

Monthly Pooja and Ulasavam

Temple opening 14 Mar 10 30 Kumbam 1185 1700 29 Mar 10 2200
Kodiyettam 20 Mar 10
Painkuni Utram and Arattu 29 Mar 10
Temple closing 29 Mar 10 15 Meenam 1185 2200

Monthly Pooja

Meda Vishu Festival 10 Apr 10 27 Meenam 1185 1700
Vishu Darshanam 14 Apr 10 01 Medam 1185
Temple Closes 18 Apr 10 05 Medam 1185 2200

Monthly Pooja

Monthly Pooja opens 14 May 10 31 Medam 1185 1700
Temple closes 19 May 10 05 Edavom 1185 2200

Pratishta Day

Monthly Pooja 23 May 10 09 Edavom 1185 1700
Temple closes 24 May 10 10 Edavom 1185 2200

Monthly Pooja

Temple opens 14 Jun 10 31 Edavom 1185 1700
Temple closes 19 Jun 10 05 Midhunam1185 2200

Monthly Pooja

Temple opens 16 Jul 10 32 Midhunam 1185 1700
Temple closes 21 Jul 10 05 Karkidakom 1185 2200
Niraputhari Dates yet to be received from Travancore Palace

Monthly Pooja

Temple opens 16 Aug 10 31 Karkidakom 1185 21 Aug 10 05 Chingom 1186
Onam Pooja
Onam Pooja 21 Aug 10 05 Chingom 1186
Temple closes 25 Aug 10 09 Chingom 1186 2200

Monthly Pooja

Temple opens Monthly pooja and Onam pooja 16 Sep 10 31 Chingom 1186 1730
Temple closes 21 Sep 10 05 Kanni 1186 2200

Monthly Pooja

Temple opens 17 Oct 10 31 Kanni 1186 1730
Temple closes 22 Oct 10 05 Thulam 1186 2200

Sree Chithira Atta Thirunal Pooja

Temple Opens 04 Nov 10 18 Thulam 1186 1730
Temple Closes 05 Nov 10 19 Thulam 1186 2200

Mandala Pooja and Monthly Pooja

Temple Opens 16 Nov 10 30 Thulam 1186 1700
Temple Closes 27 Dec 10

Next Makaravilakku Day

Makara Vilakku Festival 30 Dec 10
Next Makaravilakku Day 14 Jan 2011 01 Makaram 1186

Any error or omission may please be brought to the notice of the web master immediately.

Though Travancore Devaswom Board is trying its level best to provide all amenities to the pilgrims, due to severe rush the facilities may not be enough. Hence pilgrims are requested not to overstay at the temple premises. Boarding facilities are not enough to cater to the heavy rush of pilgrims. Devotees are requested to leave Sannidhanam at the earliest time after darshan and other rituals.

Prasadam coupons (aravana, appam, abhishekham and modhakam) will be available through all branches of the Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd.

08 Nov 09
 

Ghee Abhishekham - During Mandala Pooja Festival

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.
08 Nov 09


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
(Exact dates and times for these events will be ascertained later)

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.

 

Standard Timings

Actual Timings during the Mandala Pooja - Makaravilakku Season

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.                                                     

Home Contents Site Map Previous Next

Copyright © 1999 Akhila Bharatha Ayyappa Seva Sangham (ABASS). All rights reserved
Created and Hosted by NetVigilante