| |
A/C |
Non A/C |
| Indica |
2600 |
2300 |
| Qualis |
3500 |
3000 |
| Sumo |
3500 |
3000 |
| Tavera |
3500 |
3000 |
| Innova |
3750 |
3250 |
| Scorpio |
3750 |
3250 |
|
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| Sabarimala - the holy abode of lord Ayyappa |
Sabarimala
is a renowned pilgrim centre atop the rugged hills of the Western
Ghats. This holy shrine is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. The sanctum
nestles 914 m above sea level, amidst the virgin forest wilderness
of the Western Ghats.
Best Time to Visit
There are two main pujas called the Mandal Puja and the Makara Sankranti
Puja, which are celebrated from November to Middle of January in
Kerala, during which time the devotees perform austerities and penance.
The temple stays closed during the rest of the year except for the
first five days of every Malayalam month and during Vishu (April).
How to reach
By Road -
72 km from Pathanamthitta town, 191 km from Thiruvananthapuram and
210 km from Kochi Nearest railway station: Thiruvalla (102 km) |
| 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 |
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