Sabarimala Sees Nearly 5 Lakh Pilgrims Since Opening of Mandala-Makaravilakku Season

Sabarimala Sees Nearly 5 Lakh Pilgrims Since Opening of Mandala-Makaravilakku Season

The annual Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season continues to draw large crowds to the Sabarimala, with almost five lakh devotees visiting the temple within the first six days of its opening. The Sannidhanam opened on November 16 for the 2024-25 pilgrimage season. Sabarimala Sees Nearly 5 Lakh Pilgrims Since Opening of Mandala-Makaravilakku Season.

Sabarimala Rush: Nearly 2 Lakh Pilgrims Endure 15-hr Queues, Water Shortage; Kerala Court Intervenes, Rules Changed

The 2025 Mandala Pooja season at Sabarimala officially began on November 17, marking the start of the 41-day austerity and devotional period observed annually by lakhs of Lord Ayyappa devotees. This season is significant as pilgrims observe strict discipline including celibacy, simple meals, and spiritual focus before culminating in the Mandala Pooja on December 27. However, the initial days saw nearly three lakh devotees facing severe challenge…