Sabarimala Makara Jyothi 2026 Timings Makaravilakku Darshan date Watch Live Online.
The present Yuga which we live in is called Kaliyuga according to Hindu Mythology. Kali is the demon and ruler of this 1.25 lak years started from 2530 BC. He causes the people to live in chaos & causes them to behave infested with Lust, Greed, Infatuation, Jealousy and Anger. Lord Dharmasashtavu manifested on Earth as Prince Manikandan or Manikanta in present day kerala. His birth was the real means to kill Mahishi (Demon sister of Mahishasura). After killing Mahishi Swamy Manikanta went to present day Sabarimala Hill Forest region for his penance. King of Pandalam palace constructed the present day temple complex for Sri Manikanta. He was popularly called as Ayyappa.
Sabarimala Makara Jyoti Darshan – History & Legend:
As per Kerala state Hindu calendar the sun transits to Makara Rashi (Capricorn) on the 15th of January every year. On this day Swamy ayyappa will appear as Makara star for devotees. The particular day is also called Makaravilakku. On this day Ayyappa swamy Temple doors are closed for darshan and opened on next month for maasa pooja.
Siginificance:
Swamy Ayyappa was decorated with the Royal jewels of Pandalam Palace king on the before day and he appears with divine radiance to people with the glow of jewels. Many devotees eager to offer ghee in their Irumudi during this particular time. Lord Ayyappa idol will gain much heat due to conjunction with the jewels. On sunset of Makaravilakku date, Sabarimala temple authorities will light a big Jyoti made of camphor, Ghee, Cotton Strands on top of the nearby Ponnambalamedu Hill. This is timed with the appearance of Makara nakshatra or Makara star. After arati Temple doors are closed.
Highlights of Sabarimala Ayyappa Makara Jyoti:
Makarajyoti day comes in month of January. More than 1 lak devotees wait to see the Makara jyoti darshan of Lord ayyappa.
All prime media channels covers the full event of Ayyappa swamy makaravilakku day and Makara nakshatra Darshan and Special final Ghee Abhishekam to Harvarasanam in evening.
Temple once closed for darshan in January for Makara Jyoti will be opened in February only. More than 1.5 Million people will wait for glance to Makara Jyoti started in Sabarimala.
Many people will conclude their Ayyappa Deeksha for 41 days by visiting sabarimala and they gain spiritual bliss with makaravilakku day.
Schedule to watch Live:
The exact date to watch makara Jyoti Darshan is 15th or 14th January based on calendar.
Starting time for makara Sankramanam & Makara Nakshatra appearing in sky is 03:30 PM evening.
Makara Jyoti lighting starting time is 05:40 to 06:30 PM Evening based on sunset.