Makaravilakku
The January festival when sacred jewels arrive from Pandalam, and a light appears on the far hill.
- Price
- Free; online queue booking is required
- Time Needed
- 1 day
- Best Time
- Around January 14
- Address
- Sannidhanam, Sabarimala, Pathanamthitta, Kerala 689662Directions
Why Go
The jewels are carried on foot from Pandalam Palace, and crowds wait for the light at Ponnambalamedu, which the temple's own board has said is lit by people. It's the temple's biggest day.
Tips
- The crowds are huge and have been dangerous, so plan carefully.
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