Ayyappa Darshan Booking 2025 | Ayyappa Swamy Ticket Booking

Ayyappa Swamy Darshan (Sabarimala) booking for 2025 is available online, and booking is mandatory for all devotees. The process is managed through the official Travancore Devaswom Board website.

Here’s a detailed guide for Ayyappa / Sabarimala darshan booking (2025), and how you can book tickets / virtual queue for Ayyappa Swamy.

🛕 Sabarimala (Ayyappa) Darshan Booking – 2025: What You Need to Know

1. Virtual Queue (Virtual-Q) System

   • The Sabarimala Darshan uses a Virtual Queue (Virtual Q) for darshan slots.

   • The official booking portal is sabarimalaonline.org.

   • According to the latest updates, Virtual Q ticket bookings for 2025-26 are open between 1st November 2025 and 14th January 2026 for the main season (Mandala / Makaravilakku).

   • To book, you need to:

     • Register / log in using a mobile number, email, and an ID proof.

     • Choose whether it’s an individual or group booking.

     • Pick your date and time slot. Slots are limited.

     • You’ll get a “Virtual Q ticket / receipt” which you should print and carry with ID when you go for darshan.

   • There is no cost for the Virtual Q ticket itself.

   • Important: You need to report to entry at Nilakkal checkpoint before the scheduled time mentioned in your booking.

2. Spot Booking

   • If you miss the Virtual Q booking, there is a spot booking option available.

   • Spot booking counters are available at places like Pampa, Nilakkal, Chengannur, etc.

   • But: the chances are limited, since most people will already have booked via Virtual Q.

   • You must carry a valid ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, etc.) for spot booking.

3. Darshan / Temple Timings & Rules

   • When temple is open (especially during peak / Mandala season), there are 18 time-slots per day for darshan.

   • The temple opens very early: around 3:00 AM and closes around 11:30 PM (or as per the schedule).

   • During the darshan, you must carry your Virtual Q ticket + the same ID proof as in booking.

4. Puja / Seva Bookings

   • If you want to perform or book special pujas (like Neyyabhishekam, Pushpabhishekam, etc.), you can do that via onlinetdb.com (the Travancore Devaswom Board’s site).

   • On the same site, you can also book accommodation (rooms / cottages) for your stay during the pilgrimage.

5. Insurance

   • All pilgrims who book through the Virtual Q system get ₹5 lakh accidental death insurance.

   • There is also a small charge (reported) in the Virtual Q transaction for this (or related) — some sources mention a ₹5 fee.

6. Booking Tips

   • Book as early as possible: Slots fill quickly, especially in peak season.

   • Use a stable internet connection when doing the booking, and keep your ID proof ready.

   • After booking, print the Virtual Q pass and carry a digital backup too.

   • At the check-in (Nilakkal etc.), reach well in advance: some posts suggest being there ~3 hours before slot.

   • For accommodation, check onlinetdb.com soon after Virtual Q booking — rooms are limited.

Temple Opening Dates for 2025

The Sabarimala temple opens to pilgrims for major poojas and festival dates throughout the year, but the Mandala-Makaravilakku period (November 16, 2025, to January 14, 2026) is when the largest number of devotees visit.​

For the most up-to-date availability and detailed steps, visit the official site periodically and complete your booking in advance for your planned date.