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Sabarimala Virtual Queue Booking 2026–27
The virtual queue is the main way to get a darshan slot at Sabarimala in the season. Booking is free on the Travancore Devaswom Board's portal; spot booking at base centres has been limited.
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Quick answer
Book your slot on sabarimalaonline.org once the Travancore Devaswom Board opens bookings for 2026–27 (last season they opened on 1 November). Arrive at the date and time you were allotted, carrying the printout or e-pass and the ID used to book.
On this page
The board has not yet announced when 2026–27 virtual queue bookings open. In 2025 they opened on 1 November at 5 pm. Get an alert below and we will tell you when bookings open.
How to book
- Go to the official portalOpen sabarimalaonline.org. Check the address carefully; do not book through look-alike sites or agents.
- RegisterCreate an account with your mobile number and a photo ID.
- Choose a date and time slotPick the day and reporting time. Popular days fill fast.
- Add each pilgrimEnter details and ID for every member of the group.
- Download the passSave the pass for each pilgrim. Carry it with the same ID.
What happened last season (2025–26)
| Item | 2025–26 arrangement |
|---|---|
| Booking opened | 1 November 2025, 5 pm, on sabarimalaonline.org |
| Online slots per day | Up to 70,000 |
| Real-time (spot) booking | Initially up to 20,000 a day at Vandiperiyar Satram, Erumeli, Nilakkal and Pampa |
| After opening-week crowds | From 20 November 2025, spot booking was capped at 5,000 a day and offered only at Nilakkal and Vandiperiyar for a period |
| Insurance | ₹5 lakh accidental death cover across Kerala for pilgrims; the online booking ID is used as the record |
These numbers are from last season and can change for 2026–27.
Spot booking: should you rely on it?
No. Spot booking has been limited and its centres changed during last season after very heavy crowds in the first days. The board asked pilgrims to use the virtual queue as far as possible and to arrive at their allotted time.
On the day
- Reach Pamba with time to spare; the trek of about 5 km takes most people a few hours.
- Keep the pass and ID in a waterproof pouch.
- Arriving very early or late for your slot can mean waiting or being turned back.
Frequently asked questions
When will Sabarimala virtual queue booking open for 2026–27?
The Travancore Devaswom Board has not announced it yet. Last season, bookings opened on 1 November 2025 at 5 pm.
Is Sabarimala virtual queue booking free?
Booking a darshan slot through the board's portal is free. Do not pay agents for slots.
Can I go to Sabarimala without booking?
Limited spot booking has been offered at base centres, but in 2025 it was cut to 5,000 a day after heavy crowds. Booking online is the safer choice.
What do I need to carry?
Your virtual queue pass and the same photo ID used to book, for every pilgrim.
Sources
- Sabarimala Online – official TDB portal
- Virtual queue booking from 1 November 2025 (ETV Bharat)
- Spot booking capped at 5,000 a day, Nov 2025 (Siasat)
Checked 6 Oct 2026. Rules can change; confirm with the official source before you travel.