Makar Vilakku — പ്രാധാന്യം
Makar Vilakku is the sacred flame that appears at Sabarimala (Kerala) on Makar Sankranti. Millions of devotees trek to the hill shrine to witness the divine light and worship Lord Ayyappan.
Makar Vilakku — പ്രാധാന്യം
According to tradition, the Makar Vilakku is a divine light that appears at the Ponnambalamedu hill opposite the Sabarimala temple on Makar Sankranti. It is considered a blessing from the gods. Lord Ayyappan is the deity of the shrine—the son of Shiva and Mohini (Vishnu).
Makar Vilakku — പൂജാ വിധി
- Observe 41 days of austerity (vrata) before the pilgrimage—no non-veg, alcohol, or certain habits.
- Trek to Sabarimala (or the nearest Ayyappan temple); wear black or blue dress and carry irumudi.
- Offer ghee abhishekam to the deity; witness the Makar Vilakku at dusk on Makar Sankranti.
- Chant Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa; descend with prasad.
Makar Vilakku — മന്ത്രങ്ങൾ
स्वामिये शरणं अय्यप्पा
svāmiye śaraṇaṃ ayyappā
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa (refuge in Ayyappan)
Makar Vilakku — പരമ്പരാഗത വിഭവങ്ങൾ
- ●Prasad
- ●Aravana payasam
- ●Appam
- ●Sattvic diet during vrata
Makar Vilakku — മറ്റ് പേരുകൾ
Kerala
Sabarimala pilgrimage, Makar Vilakku
Tamil Nadu (Ayyappan devotees)
Same pilgrimage
Makar Vilakku — ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ / ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ
- ✓Observe vrata if undertaking pilgrimage
- ✓Respect the forest and shrine
- ✓Chant Ayyappa name
- ✓Carry irumudi properly
ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
- ✗Do not pollute the path
- ✗Avoid non-veg and alcohol during vrata
- ✗Do not disrespect the deity
Makar Vilakku — FAQ
- Makar Vilakku എന്താണ്?
- Makar Vilakku is the sacred flame that appears at Sabarimala (Kerala) on Makar Sankranti.
- Makar Vilakku 2027 എപ്പോൾ?
- 2027ൽ Makar Vilakku 2027, ജനുവരി 14, വ്യാഴാഴ്ചന് വരും.
- What are the Makar Vilakku puja rituals?
- Observe 41 days of austerity (vrata) before the pilgrimage—no non-veg, alcohol, or certain habits.; Trek to Sabarimala (or the nearest Ayyappan temple); wear black or blue dress and carry irumudi.; Offer ghee abhishekam to the deity; witness the Makar Vilakku at dusk on Makar Sankranti.; Chant Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa; descend with prasad.
- What to eat on Makar Vilakku?
- Prasad, Aravana payasam, Appam, Sattvic diet during vrata
- What should you do on Makar Vilakku?
- Observe vrata if undertaking pilgrimage; Respect the forest and shrine; Chant Ayyappa name
- What should you avoid on Makar Vilakku?
- Do not pollute the path; Avoid non-veg and alcohol during vrata; Do not disrespect the deity
- Makar Vilakku ദിവസം ഏത് ദേവതയെ ആരാധിക്കണം?
- Makar Vilakku Ayyappanക്ക് സമർപ്പിതം.