# Makaravilakku 2027: Date and Rituals

> Makaravilakku 2027 is on Friday, 15 January. Makaravilakku is the festival of Lord Ayyappa at Sabarimala on Makar Sankranti.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/makaravilakku

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Makaravilakku is the festival of Lord Ayyappa at Sabarimala on Makar Sankranti.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Pilgrims see the Makara Jyothi, the light on the Ponnambalamedu hill, and the Thiruvabharanam, the jewels of the deity, are brought in procession.

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 Pilgrimage to Sabarimala after a vow of 41 days.
2. 2 Step 2 Darshan of the Makara Jyothi.
3. 3 Step 3 The chanting of "Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa".

## Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras

Lord Ayyappa • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings

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#### Lord Ayyappa · Mantra

ॐ भूतनाथाय विद्महे भवपुत्राय धीमहि । तन्नः शास्ता प्रचोदयात् ॥

Om Bhutanathaya Vidmahe Bhavaputraya Dhimahi, Tanno Shasta Prachodayat

Meaning

Salutations to Lord Ayyappa.

108 Japa Sacred Mantra