Sabarimala Temple to Reopen Tomorrow for Chingam Month Pujas
SABARIMALA, August 15, 2026: The famous Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala will reopen on Sunday, August 16, for the Chingam month pujas, according to the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB).
The TDB and Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) are making arrangements to provide facilities for devotees visiting the temple.
TEMPLE TO OPEN AT 5 PM
According to the TDB statement, the temple will be reopened at 5 pm on Sunday in the presence of temple priest Kandararu Brahmadathan.
The main priest, Prasad E.D., will open the temple for the Chingam month rituals.
DARSHAN FOR DEVOTEES FROM AUGUST 17
Devotees will be allowed darshan from 5 am on August 17, marking the beginning of the Malayalam New Year.
The temple authorities and transport services are preparing arrangements to manage the expected flow of pilgrims.
TEMPLE TO CLOSE ON AUGUST 21
After the completion of the Chingam month pujas, the temple will be closed at 10 pm on August 21.
It will subsequently reopen on August 24 for the Onam festival pujas.
KEY DATES
Event Date & Time
Temple reopening August 16, 5 PM
Devotee darshan begins August 17, 5 AM
Chingam pujas conclude / temple closes August 21, 10 PM
Temple reopens for Onam pujas August 24
KEY POINTS
Sabarimala temple will reopen Sunday evening.
Reopening is for Chingam month pujas.
Devotee darshan begins August 17 at 5 AM.
TDB and KSRTC are making arrangements for pilgrims.
Temple closes again on August 21 at 10 PM.
It reopens on August 24 for Onam festival pujas.