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The two-month-long pilgrimage officially begins on Monday, the first day of the Malayalam month of 'Vrischikam'.
Makaravilakku festival on Jan 14
Jayakumar described the opportunity as 'unexpected' because there was no need to consider him for the post, and said it had come at an odd time.
Makar Sankranti, a major festival in the Hindu calendar, marks the sun's northward journey. Celebrated on January 14th or 15th, it celebrates the harvest, renewal, and the victory of good over evil. Mythologically, Makar Sankranti derives its name from the Sanskrit words 'Makar' (Capricorn) and
The Makara Jyothi appeared following the Deeparadhana, a sacred ritual during which Lord Ayyappa's idol was adorned with holy ornaments brought from the Pandalam palace.
The Makaravilakku festival is on January 15.
Makaravilakku is on January 14 this year.
Devotees have been advised against camping on the hillock to avoid congestion.
A viral video message has been doing the rounds on social media, claiming that the Sabarimala Temple will remain closed from 7.30 am to 11.30 am on December 26.
The pilgrims who had camped on the hillock for several days witnessed the Jyothi as part of the Makaravilakku Festival.
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