Sabarimala Aarattu in 2026 will be conducted on April 1, marking the conclusion of the ten-day annual festival held during the Malayalam month of Meenam (March–April). Also known as Panguni Uthiram Aarattu, this important ritual is associated with the sacred ceremonial bath of the idol of Lord Ayyappa in the holy waters of the Pampa River. The festival holds deep spiritual significance for devotees, symbolizing purification and renewal, and attracts a large number of pilgrims who gather to witness the traditional rituals and take part in the celebrations connected with the revered Sabarimala temple.