Ayyappa · South India
Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Sabarimala
📍 Sabarimala (Pathanamthitta), Kerala — Lord Ayyappa (Dharma Sastha)
The forest hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa, drawing tens of millions of black-clad pilgrims during the Mandala-Makaravilakku season.
PopularAyyappaGeneral Darshan (seasonal)NeyyabhishekamOnline Virtual Queue
Darshan & aarti timings
Darshan: Open only in seasons (Mandala-Makaravilakku Nov-Jan, monthly openings); daily ~4:00 AM - 11:00 PM when open
Aarti / seva:
- Neyyabhishekam (morning)
- Harivarasanam (closing song, night)
Reached by a forest trek; 41-day vratham observed by devotees. Online virtual-queue booking. Confirm opening dates each season.
Best time to visit
Nov-Jan (Mandala season)