Sabarimala Temple is the place of birth of Lord Ayyappa Swamy. Every year, lakhs of pilgrims will come to the Sabarimala Temple (Lord Ayyappa Swamy) for the Darshan. However, the Sabarimala Temple is not open like other temples throughout the year.
Sabarimala Temple Timings
The Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple usually opens at 5:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM. The timings may alter during certain days and festivals. This temple opens for darshan every year on a specific day.
Lord Ayyappa Swamy’s temple is in the deep forests. It is impossible to keep the temple open during the year. The Sabarimala Temple opening and closing dates are per the Malayalam culture and calendar.
Sabarimala Temple Opening Dates 2026-2027
The opening and closing dates of the Sabarimala Temple for the years 2026–2027 are as below. The pilgrims need to note the following opening and closing dates for the Sabarimala Temple:
Apart from the dates below, the Sabarimala Temple will be closed throughout the year on other days.
| Month | Pooja / Festival | Opening Date & Time | Closing Date & Time |
| January 2026 | Makaravilakku Day | 14/01/2026 | — |
| February 2026 | Monthly Pooja – Kumbham | 12/02/2026, 5:00 PM | 17/02/2026, 10:00 PM |
| March 2026 | Monthly Pooja – Meenam | 14/03/2026, 5:00 PM | 19/03/2026, 10:00 PM |
| March–April 2026 | Sabarimala Utsavam | 22/03/2026, 5:00 PM | 01/04/2026, 10:00 PM |
| March 2026 | Kodiyettu | 23/03/2026 | — |
| April 2026 | Pankuni Uthram & Arattu | 01/04/2026 | — |
| April 2026 | Meda Vishu Festival | 11/04/2026, 5:00 PM | 18/04/2026, 10:00 PM |
| April 2026 | Vishu | 15/04/2026 | — |
| May 2026 | Monthly Pooja – Edavam | 14/05/2026, 5:00 PM | 19/05/2026, 10:00 PM |
| May 2026 | Idol Installation Pooja | 25/05/2026, 5:00 PM | 26/05/2026, 10:00 PM |
| June 2026 | Monthly Pooja – Midhunam | 14/06/2026, 5:00 PM | 19/06/2026, 10:00 PM |
| July 2026 | Monthly Pooja – Karkkidakam | 16/07/2026, 5:00 PM | 21/07/2026, 10:00 PM |
| August 2026 | Monthly Pooja – Chingam | 16/08/2026, 5:00 PM | 21/08/2026, 10:00 PM |
| August 2026 | Onam Pooja | 24/08/2026, 5:00 PM | 28/08/2026, 10:00 PM |
| August 2026 | Onam Day | 26/08/2026 | — |
| September 2026 | Monthly Pooja – Kanni | 16/09/2026, 5:00 PM | 21/09/2026, 10:00 PM |
| October 2026 | Monthly Pooja – Thulam | 17/10/2026, 5:00 PM | 22/10/2026, 10:00 PM |
| November 2026 | Sree Chithra Atta Thirunal | 06/11/2026, 5:00 PM | 07/11/2026, 10:00 PM |
| November–December 2026 | Mandala Pooja Maholsavam | 16/11/2026, 5:00 PM | 27/12/2026, 10:00 PM |
| December 2026 | Mandala Pooja | 27/12/2026 | — |
| December 2026 – January 2027 | Thirunadai Thirappu – Makaravilakku Mahotsavam | 30/12/2026 | 20/01/2027 |
| January 2027 | Makaravilakku Day | 14/01/2027 | — |
To obtain Darshan of the Sabarimala Temple on these days, pilgrims should book their Darshan online. The online system in the Sabarimala Temple will have a virtual queue.
Based on this, the pilgrims can book for the Temple Darshan. Sabarimala online booking date is released. Check the official website of Sabarimala Temple for the 2025-26 Sabarimala opening dates and online booking information.
Pooja Timings at Sabarimala Temple
The daily morning and evening pooja timings at Sabarimala Temple are given in the table below.
Morning Puja Timings
| Puja List | Time |
|---|---|
| Opening of Sanctum Sanctorum | 3:00 AM |
| Ganapati Homam | 3:30 AM |
| Nirmalya Darshanam | 3:30 AM to 7:00 AM |
| Usha Pooja | 7:30 AM |
| Neyyabhishekam | 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM |
| Ashtabhishekham (15 nos) | 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Ucha pooja | 12:30 PM |
| Closing of Sanctum Sanctorum | 1:00 PM |
Evening Puja Timings
| Puja List | Time |
|---|---|
| Opening of Sanctum Sanctorum | 3:00 PM |
| Deeparadhana | 6:30 PM |
| Pushpabhishekam | 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM |
| Athazha pooja | 9:30 PM |
| Harivarasanam | 10:50 PM |
| Closing of Sanctum Sanctorum | 11:00 PM |
Sabarimala Online Ticket Booking
Approximately 15,000 devotees will be allowed to participate in the darshan at the temple. Devotees will be allowed through the virtual queue system during the five-day pooja. You can book your Darshan slot here.
Here, you can find all the details about the opening timings, dates and puja of Sabarimala Temple.
If you have any doubts regarding the Sabrimala Temple date and timings, please inform us in the comments section.
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Swamy sranama, As per the Temple calendar, the temple will be closed on December 28th and 2th 2025, in this situation, is the Erumeli to Pampa trekking route open for pilgrims to walk or is trekking restricted on the both day’s when temple is closed?
As per available information, the Erumeli → Pampa trekking route is not automatically closed on days when Sabarimala temple is closed. Trekking is regulated by forest authorities and is usually open only during the peak pilgrimage season. However, even if the route is open, pilgrims cannot do darshan on days the temple is closed.
Booking tickets online
Swami saranam November2024 virtual Q open date
Swami Saranam. We have provided the opening and closing dates for the Sabarimala Temple in our blog. For virtual queue booking for a particular month, you can visit the official website of the Sabarimala Temple.
Swami Saranam. Thanks for good helpful information.
Can you please let know when booking opens for May’2024? If not sure on exact date, can you please let us know approximately how many days before the bookings are being opened usually for all the months?
Also, can you please add a link for accomodation booking in sabarimala near temple?
Thanks for your great comment! I recommend checking the official website of the Sabarimala temple or contacting the temple authorities directly. They should be able to provide the exact dates for booking openings and any other relevant information regarding the pilgrimage season. For accommodation booking, you can visit our official website, YataraDham.Org.
On 15 April temple will be opened in online opening date was 10 April and closing date is 18 April is it correct
For the most accurate information on the temple opening dates, please check the official website or announcements from the temple authorities.
What can I do for dharsan from Apri 11. Have any need to online booking.What is the time for neyyabhishekam on 12 th April
You can refer to the official website https://sabarimalaonline.org/#/login for more information.
*Devotees will be allowed through the virtual queue system during the five-day pooja* it means it is online darshan or direct offline darshan?
It is a booking system for offline darshan at the Sabarimala Temple.
Need Exact Birthdate of Ayyappa for Dharshan in 2024
For darshan in 2024, the exact birthdate of Ayyappa would be April 14th. Due to local customs and calendar variations, dates can change somewhat, thus it’s important to confirm exact dates and arrangements with the temple administration or other reliable sources.
when will be available for virtual ticken open for dharshan in the month of March 2024
To find out when virtual tickets for darshan in March 2024 will be available, you should check the official website or contact the relevant authorities managing the darshan. Typically, such information is released closer to the event date, so keep an eye on official announcements and booking portals for updates.
When will temple in april what dates online will open for APRil
The online registration for the temple in April will be open from April 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM to April 18, 2024, at 10:00 PM.
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Date of Ayyappa awamy Dharshanam Please inform me in February 2024
The Sabarimala Sree Dharmasastha Temple is scheduled to open on February 13, 2024, at 5:00 PM and close on February 18, 2024, at 10:00 PM.
Hi sir when virtual online tickets booking opens for above Feb dates
Please visit the official website at https://sabarimalaonline.org/#/login for online Darshan booking.