Makara Jyothi 2026 Date, Time & Info - Sabarimala Swami Ayyappa Temple: Makaravilakku Date

In Sabarimala Swami Ayyappa Temple, Makaravillakku is on January 14, 2026 (Wednesday).

Makarajyoti, the auspicious celestial star, is worshiped with great devotion by the devotees. Makaravillakku will appear thrice in the evening at around 6 pm to 7 pm IST on Jan 14th, 2026 (Wednesday)

Mandala Puja Dates:

Mandalapooja Mahotsavam is from 16 November 2025 (Sunday) to 27 December 2025 (Saturday).

- Mandalapooja is on 27.12.2025 (Saturday)

Makaravilaku Festival:

Temple Nadai (Thiru Nada) will be opened for Makaravilakku Festival from 30 December 2025 (Tuesday).

- Makara Jyothi is on 14.01.2026 (Wednesday).

- Thirunada will be closed on January 20, 2026 (Tuesday)

About Makara Jyothi:

On MakaraJyothi, the sacred jewels will be brought in three boxes from Pandalam King Palace. Swami Ayyappan will be adorned with 'Thiruvabharana' in the evening.

Then Maha Deeparadhana Aarthi will be done to Swami Ayyappa. At this time Makaravilakku will appear thrice at Ponnambalamedu.

Everyone will chant 'Swamiyae Saranam Ayyappa' with great devotion on seeing the Makara Jyothi.

The Makaravilakku can be seen from Sannidhanam, Pandithavalam, Pulmedu, Hilltop, Chalakayam, Attathodu, Saramkuthi, Neelimala, Marakootam.

For more updates one can see official website of Sabarimala Swami Ayyappa Temple

Live Telecast of Makara Jyoti can be seen in Doordarshan DD Malayalam from around 4 pm in the evening to around 7 pm in Night on Jan 14, 2026 (Wednesday)

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