February 2025 aligns with the months of Makara and Kumbha in the Hindu solar calendar, heralding a vibrant season of religious and cultural festivities. The period coincides with the months of Makaram ...

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Pathanamthitta: The spiritually charged atmosphere at Sabarimala peaked on Tuesday as lakhs of pilgrims witnessed the auspicious Makara Jyothi appearing on Ponnambalamedu. The air resonated with ...

Makara Vilakku, a significant festival celebrated at the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala, marks the auspicious sighting of the celestial light on the Makara Sankranti day. The event, deeply rooted in ...

Key elements include the Makara Jyothi divine light, Thiruvabharanam procession, and sacred rituals, attracting millions of devotees seeking blessings for prosperity and spiritual growth.

Makara Vilakku, also known as the 'Makaravilakku,' is a unique and mystical sight that takes place on the Ponnambalamedu hill, located about 4 km from the Sabarimala Temple. Every year, on the day ...

As part of an ongoing academic exchange program with the Tibetan universities in exile in India, each year the Five Colleges send 15 students to spend interterm studying Buddhist philosophy, Tibetan ...

Makaravilakku is an important festival in Kerala, that is held in Lord Ayyappa's temple in Sabarimala. This is celebrated on the day of Makara Sankranti festival, which is celebrated in the state. The ...

It commemorates the Sun's arrival in Makara rashi (Capricorn). People celebrate it by cooking khichdi, a rice and lentil mixture along with holding bonfires, flying kites and hosting feasts.

Sabarimala: A sea of devotees arrived at the Lord Ayyappa Temple here and witnessed the 'Makara Jyoti' over the Ponnambalamedu Friday evening. Devasom officials said roughly 70,000 devotees were ...