Makara Vilakku 2026: Date, time, rituals and significance of the holy Sabarimala festival

Makaravilakku Sabarimala 2026: The festival of Makara Vilakku will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the holy Sabarimala temple in Kerala. The time of Makar Vilakku Sankranti will be 3:13 pm, which is on the day of Makar Sankranti.

This day is going to be very special from spiritual point of view for the devotees of Lord Ayyappa. This holy festival attracts thousands of devotees.

what is makara vilakku,

Makara Vilakku is one of the major festivals of Sabarimala. The main attraction of this special festival is the mysterious Makara Jyothi light, which appears thrice on the Ponnam Balamu hill, located about 4 kilometers from the temple. According to local devotees, this sacred light is considered a symbol of the divine presence and blessings of Lord Ayyappa.

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Spiritual significance of Makara Vilakku

Makara Vilakku is an extremely powerful spiritual moment, when faith, devotion and divine energy meet. Devotees gain experience of pilgrimage and follow a disciplined routine. This festival is an integral part of the age-old faith, tradition and cultural heritage of Kerala.

Religious ritual of Makara Vilakku

1. During this time, crowds of devotees gather in Sabarimala.
2. Prayers and offerings are made to Lord Ayyappa.
3. One gets blessings by seeing Makar Jyoti.
4. Echoes of traditional mantras are heard in the temple premises.

Cultural and religious significance

Makara Vilakku is not just a religious festival but a sacred journey associated with faith. It works to strengthen devotion. Maintains unity in communities and keeps ancient traditions alive. Makara Vilakku 2026 is a powerful day from a spiritual perspective, full of devotion, tradition and divine blessings.

With its deep significance, this festival inspires faith and devotion among millions of devotees of Lord Ayyappa across the world.