The Sabarimala Mandala Pooja 2025 officially began early this morning after the temple opening last evening with loud chants of “Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa”. The Mandala season will continue for 41 days, ending on December 27.
New Melsanthi Prasad Namboothiri and Malikappuram Melsanthi Manu Namboothiri took charge through traditional rituals conducted by Tantri Mahesh Mohanaru.
Daily Temple Timings During Mandala Season
3:00 AM – Temple opening
3:30 AM to 11:30 AM – Neyyabhishekam (Ghee Abhishekam)
3:30 AM – Ganapathi Homam
7:30 AM – Ushapooja
12:30 PM – Uchchapooja
1:00 PM – Temple closing
3:00 PM – Temple reopens for darshan
6:30 PM – Deeparadhana
7:00 PM – Pushpabhishekam
9:30 PM – Athazha Pooja
11:00 PM – Temple closing