Mandala Pooja Begin
RegionalMandala Pooja Begin: next dates · Pune
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 17 November 2026Next | Tuesday | — |
Mandala Pooja Begin — Significance
First day of the 41-day Mandala Vratham at Sabarimala — Sun enters Vrischika (Scorpio). Devotees of Lord Ayyappa take Maladharanam (don the sacred mala), dress in black/blue/saffron, observe celibacy and brahmacharya, walk barefoot, and abstain from meat/alcohol. Pilgrimage season opens at the Sabarimala Sannidhanam.
41-day Sabarimala pilgrimage season opens — Maladharanam.
Mandala Pooja Begin — FAQ
- What is Mandala Pooja Begin?
- First day of the 41-day Mandala Vratham at Sabarimala — Sun enters Vrischika (Scorpio).
- When is Mandala Pooja Begin 2026?
- In 2026, Mandala Pooja Begin falls on Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
- What is the significance of Mandala Pooja Begin?
- 41-day Sabarimala pilgrimage season opens — Maladharanam.