S.NO |
Details |
Opening Date |
Time |
Closing Date |
Time |
Monthly Pooja Session (Kumbham) |
1 |
Monthly Pooja |
12-02-2008
|
|
|
|
2 |
Temple closes |
|
|
17-02-2008
|
22.00 Hrs |
Monthly Pooja Session (Meenam) |
1 |
Monthly Pooja |
11-03-2008
|
1730 Hrs |
|
|
2 |
Temple closes |
|
|
21-03-2008
|
22.00 Hrs |
Monthly Pooja, Temple Ulsavam and Vishu Session Monthly Pooja Session (Medom) |
1 |
Opening for Ulsavam |
12-03-2008
|
1730 Hrs |
|
|
2 |
Ulsavam Kodiyettam |
12-03-2008
|
0530 Hrs |
|
|
3 |
Aaratu
Painkuni Uthram
Ulsavam Aarattu
Meenam Uthram |
21-03-2008
|
|
|
|
4 |
Vishu Mahotsavam |
10-04-2008
|
0530 Hrs |
18-04-2008 |
22.30 Hrs |
5 |
Vishu Darshanam |
14-04-2008
|
|
|
|
6 |
Temple closes |
|
|
18-04-2008
|
22.30 Hrs |
Monthly Pooja Session - Edavom |
1 |
Monthly Pooja |
14-05-2008
|
1730 Hrs |
|
|
2 |
Temple closes |
|
|
19-05-2008
|
22.30 Hrs |
3 |
Prathishta Dinam |
11-05-2008
|
17.30 Hrs |
|
|
4 |
Temple closes |
|
|
12-05-2008
|
22.30 Hrs |
Monthly Pooja Session _ Mithunam |
1 |
Monthly Pooja |
14-06-2008
|
1730 Hrs |
|
|
2 |
Temple closes |
|
|
19-06-2008
|
2230 Hrs |
Monthly Pooja Session - Karkadakom |
1 |
Monthly Pooja |
15-07-2008
|
1730 Hrs |
|
|
2 |
Temple closes |
|
|
20-07-2008
|
2230 Hrs |
Monthly Pooja Session - Chingam |
1 |
Monthly Pooja |
16-08-2008
|
1730 Hrs |
|
|
2 |
Temple closes |
|
|
21-08-2008
|
2230 Hrs |
Onam Festival Session |
1 |
Onam Festival |
10-08-2008
|
1730 Hrs |
|
|
2 |
Temple closes |
|
|
14-08-2008
|
2230 Hrs
|
Monthly Pooja Session-Kanni |
1 |
Monthly Pooja |
16-09-2008
|
1730 Hrs |
|
|
2 |
Temple closes |
|
|
21-09-2008
|
2230 Hrs |
Monthly Pooja Session - Thulam |
1 |
Monthly Pooja |
16-10-2008
|
1730 Hrs |
|
|
2 |
Temple closes on |
|
|
21-10-2008
|
2230 Hrs
|
Sree Chithira Attathirunal |
1 |
Temple Opens |
27-11-2008 |
1730 Hrs |
|
|
2 |
Temple Closes |
|
|
28-11-2008
|
2230 Hrs |
Mandala Pooja Session |
1 |
Mandala Pooja Mahotsavam Commences |
15-11-2008 |
1730 Hrs |
|
|
2 |
Mandala Pooja |
26-12-2008 |
|
|
|
3 |
Temple closes after Mandala Pooja |
|
|
26-12-2008 |
2230 Hrs |
Makara Vilakku Session |
1 |
Temple re-opens for Makara Vilakku Session |
30-12-2008 |
1730 Hrs |
|
|
2 |
Makaravilakku |
14-01-2009 |
|
|
|
3 |
No entry for pilgrims after temple closes |
|
|
20-01-2009 |
2200 Hrs |
Temple closes, after the season, on 20-01-2009. This is immediately after the Pandalam Royal Representatives pay obeisance to the Lord at 0700 hrs on 20-01-2009 |
|
Ghee Abhishekham - During Mandala Pooja Festival 2008-09 |
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. |
|
Events : 2008-09 |
S No |
Events |
1 |
Prior to the Utsavam, Shudhi Kriyas consisting of Prasada Shudhi, Vaastu Bali, Vaastu Punyaham, Mulayidil will be performed. |
2 |
Bimba Shudhi Kriyas consisting of Chathu Shudhi, Dhara, Panchakam, Panchagavyam and 25 Kalasam will be performed. |
3 |
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. |
4 |
Sribhutha Bali will be performed. |
5 |
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. |
6 |
Palli Vetta will be undertaken. |
7 |
Villkku Ezhunallipu |
8 |
Arattu to Pampa. |
9 |
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. |
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Devotees visiting Sabarimala Temple should strictly adhere to the customs and traditions followed at the temple. Only those coming with IRUMUDIKETTU will be allowed to ascend the Holy PATHINETTAMPADI (Eighteen Holy Steps) leading to the Sannidhanam. Women aged between 10 years and 50 years will not be allowed to trek the Holy Hills. At the time of the Thiru Aarattu Festival, presence of women aged between 10 to 50 is not allowed at Pamba also.
In order to avoid environmental pollution on the road leading to Pampa, Sannidhanam and enroute, all items manufactured in plastic and polythene are strictly banned. Betel chewing, using pan masala and smoking are also strictly banned in the above mentioned places. |