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Makara Jyoti (Light of Capricorn) – Sabarimala Makaravilakku Festival on 14th January 2018 – Millions of pilgrims are expected to witness the famous Sabarimala Makaravilakku at the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala, India. Makaravilaku – Makara Jyothi marks the end of the Sabarimala Mandala Pooja pilgrimage season. According to the traditional Malayalam panchangam and Vedic astrology, the Makaravilakku pooja will take place at 6:44 PM in the evening. Sabarimala pilgrims will be able to witness the Makarajyothi Anduthram star at the Ponnambalamedu and the Thiruvabharanam (traditional antique gold ornaments brought from the Pandalam Palace) adorned Lord Ayyappa Swamy. Sabarimala Makarasamkramam (Makara Samkramam) is the time when Lord Surya (the Sun God) moves from Dhanu Rasi to Makaram Rasi. Makarasamkrama Pooja is at Sabarimala temple during this time. Pilgrims will be allowed to climb the Pathinettampadi (the holy 18 steps) after Ucha Pooja. Devotees can witness the mos...

Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple is one of the most visited pilgrimage center in southern Indian state of Kerala. The Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala is open for darshan only during certain specific periods in a year. If you are devotee of Lord Ayyappa, then i am sure you might be searching for Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple Opening and Closing Dates and Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple Festival Calendar for the year 2016 / 2017. Below are the dates on which the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple will remain open during the year 2016 for festivals and monthly pooja’s. Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple Opening & Closing Dates (2016 – 2017) : Month Pooja Opening Date Closing Date January 2016 Makara Vilakku 15-01-2016 20-01-2016 February 2016 Monthly Pooja (Kumbham) 13-02-2016 18-02-2016 March 2016 Monthly Pooja (Meenam) 13-03-2016 18-03-2016 Utsavam 13-03-2016 23-03-2016 Kodiyettam 14-03-2016 Utsavam Aarattu – Painkuni Uthram 23-03-2016 Apr...