This year's Mandalam-Makaravilakku season is from November 16, 2025, to January 20, 2026
The Makaravilakku Festival is on January 14, at 4 pm
Pilgrims are urged to book a slot on the virtual queue for a smooth experience via the sabarimalaonline.org website
Spot booking slots are extremely limited
A temporary hospital with a 24-hour medical team will be set up at the Pandalam Public Health Centre
The Southern Railway has also announced 16 special trains for the season, from November 14, 2025, to January 24, 2026