Sabarimala Onam Festival: Early Closure Sept 7 Ahead of Lunar Eclipse
The Sabarimala Sri Ayyappa temple will open for the Onam festival on September 3, 2025, at 5 PM, and remain open till September 7.
Due to the lunar eclipse on September 7, the shrine will close early at 9 PM, with the soulful Harivarasanam recital at 8:50 PM marking the conclusion.
The temple will reopen for the monthly pujas from September 16 to 21, 2025. Devotees are advised to plan their pilgrimage accordingly.