vishu season
विषु
📅 Opens: Saturday, 10 April 2027 · Closes: Monday, 19 April 2027
Vishu — the Malayalam New Year — opens a 10-day Sabarimala season culminating on Vishu Day, 14 April 2027. A shorter but spiritually intense window for devotees who couldn't pilgrimage during Mandala or Makaravilakku.
Vishu (विषु) marks the Malayalam solar new year — the moment the Sun enters Mesha (Aries). The Vishukkani at Sannidhanam is a deeply personal pooja: devotees see Lord Ayyappa as the first sight of the new year, ensuring prosperity and protection. The season is shorter than Mandala but no less sacred.
Daily opening (Sannidhanam)
Morning
3:30 AM → 1:00 PM
Evening
3:30 PM → 10:30 PM
Vishu morning (14 April) has earlier opening — typically 3:30 AM — for Vishukkani darshan. Verify with TDB closer to the date.
Key dates within the season
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10 Apr 2027
Temple re-opens for Vishu season
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14 Apr 2027
Vishu — Vishukkani darshan
The most important morning. Devotees see Lord Ayyappa as the first vision (Vishukkani) of the new year. Worship starts before sunrise.
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19 Apr 2027
Temple closes after Vishu season
Vishu is the Malayalam New Year — the solar new year that marks the Sun’s entry into Mesha rashi. At Sabarimala, the Vishukkani (the first sight of the new year) is a darshan of Lord Ayyappa.
The Vishu season is shorter and less crowded than Mandala or Makaravilakku — a good option for devotees who want a more contemplative pilgrimage. The 41-day vratham preceding the visit is still observed.
For Bangalore devotees, this is also a meaningful window because Karnataka observes Ugadi around the same time. Many families do Sabarimala in the days leading up to Vishu.
Vishu’s date is anchored to the solar calendar (14 April). The season window may shift slightly based on TDB’s announcement. Verify on sabarimalaonline.org.
Official source: https://sabarimalaonline.org/