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Booking & season planning · 2026–27

Sabarimala booking update: planning for Makaravilakku 2027

Booking is reported to start on 29 October at 10 a.m. IST. See the verified January festival date, reported quotas and what January pilgrims must confirm.

Published 28 October 2026
Evidence checked 28 October 2026Planning advisory · mixed verification

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