Sabarimala Temple - Opening and Closing Dates

June 6, 2007

Sabarimala Temple - Opening and Closing Dates Dates of Opening and closing of Sabarimala Temple during the year 2007-08 Name of Festivals Opening Date Time Closing Date Time Monthly Pooja Session (Kumbham) Monthly

Pooja 12-02-2007(29-06-1182 ME) Temple closes 17-02-2007(05-07-1182 ME) 2200 Hrs Monthly Pooja Session (Meenam) Monthly Pooja 14-03-2007(30-7-1182 ME) 1730 Hrs Temple closes 19-03-2007(05-08-1182 ME) 2200 Hrs Monthly Pooja, Temple Ulsavam and Vishu SessionMonthly Pooja Session (Medom) Opening for Ulsavam 22-03-2007(08-08-1182 ME) 1730

Hrs 01-04-2007(18-08-1182 ME) 2220 Hrs Ulsavam Kodiyettam 23-03-2007(09-08-1182 ME) 0530 Hrs AaratuPainkuni UthramUlsavam AarattuMeenam Uthram 01-04-2007(18-08-1162 ME) Sabarimala temple will be opened for Vishu Festival at 17:30 hrs on April 10th. Vishu festival is on the 15th. The shrine will be opened at 0400 hrs on that day and devotees can have Vishu Kani (Darshan) till 0600 hrs. It will be followed by neyyabhishekham. Arrangements for vishukani will be made at Malikappuram and Pampa Ganapathy temples too.The Thantri and Melshanthi will distribute Vishukaineettam.The shrine will close after the festival at 2200 hrs on April 18. All the usual rituals will be performed from April 11 to 18. A special padipooja will be performed on all days except April 14 and Udayasthamana pooja on all days except April 15. Update received from ABASS Hqs08 April 2007. Vishu Mahotsavam 10-04-2007(27-08-1182 ME) 0530 Hrs 2230 Hrs Vishu Darshanam 15-04-2007(01-09-1182 ME) Temple closes 18-04-2007(05-09-1182 ME) 2230 Hrs Monthly Pooja Session - Edavom Monthly Pooja

14-05-2007(31-09-1182 ME) 1730 Hrs Temple closes 19-05-2007(05-10-1182 ME) 2230 Hrs Monthly Pooja Session Idol Installation 26-05-2007(12-10-1182 ME) 1730 Hrs Temple

closes 27-05-2007(13-10-1182 ME) 2230 Hrs Monthly Pooja Session _ Mithunam Monthly Pooja 15-06-2007(32-10-182 ME) 1730 Hrs Temple closes 20-06-200705-11-1182 ME) 2230 Hrs Monthly Pooja Session - Karkadakom Monthly Pooja 16-07-2007(31-11-1182 ME) 1730 Hrs Temple closes 21-07-2007(05-12-1182 ME) 2230 Hrs Monthly Pooja Session - Chingam Monthly Pooja 16-08-2007(31-12-1182 ME) 1730 Hrs Temple closes 21-08-2007(05-11-1182 ME) 2230 Hrs Onam Festival Session Onam Festival 25-08-2007(09-01-1183 ME) 1730 Hrs Thiruvonam Temple closes 29-08-2007(13-01-1183 ME) 2230 Hrs Monthly Pooja Session (17 Sep 06 is Malayalam Month 1st of Kanni, Year 1182) Monthly Pooja 16-09-2007(31-01-1183 ME) 1730 Hrs Temple closes 21-09-20007(05-02-1183 ME) 2230 Hrs Monthly Pooja Session - Thulam Monthly Pooja 17-10-2007(31-02-1183 ME) 1730 Hrs Temple closes on 22-10-2007(05-03-1181 ME) 2230 Hrs Sree Chithira Attathirunal Temple Opens 07-11-2007 1730 Hrs Temple Closes 08-11-2007(21-03-1183 ME) 2230 Hrs Mandala Pooja Session Mandala Pooja Mahotsavam Commences 16-11-2007 1730 Hrs Mandala Pooja 26-12-2007 Temple closes after Mandala Pooja 27-12-2007 2230 Hrs Makara Vilakku Session Temple re-opens for Makara Vilakku Session 30-12-200 1730 Hrs Makaravilakku 14-01-2008 No entry for pilgrims after temple closes 19-01-08 2200 Hrs Temple closes , after the season, on 20-01-2008. This is immediately after the after Pandalam Royal Representatives pay obeisance to the Lord at 0700 hrs on 20-01-2008 Ghee Abhishekham - During Mandala Pooja Festival 2006-07 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 1600 hrs. Last time for Neyyabhishekam has not yet been ascertained.Harivarasanm at 2300 hrs. 10 Nov 06 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 2006 (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. 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 1700 hrs. Singing of ``Harivarasnam' and closing of the Sanctum Sanctorum doors takes place at around 2200 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.

with Warm Regards

ManoRaj

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