Dhanu Masam is the fifth month followed in a traditional Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala. Dhanu Masam 2026 – 2027 begins on December 16, 2026 and ends on January 14, 2027. Sabarimala Mandala Pooja is one of the most important festivals in the month. Makaravilakku is on January 14.
Another major highlight of the month is the Thiruvathira festival observed on the Thiruvathira Nakshatra day in the month. Lord Vishnu temples will be observing the Swargavathil Ekadasi in the month – this festival is popularly known as the Vaikunta Ekadasi. Many Shiva temples observe the annual temple festival in the month coinciding with the Thiruvathira or Ardra nakshatra.
Important Festivals in Dhanu Masam
Kuchela Dinam in Guruvayoor - December 16
Important Festivals in Dhanu Masam
Kuchela Dinam in Guruvayoor - December 16
Sabarimala Mandala Pooja is on December 27, 2026
Sivagiri Pilgrimage begins on December 30, 2026
Swargavathil Ekadasi is on December 20, 2026
Erumeli Petta Thullal - January 12, 2027
Thiruvathira Festival is on December 24, 2026
Ekadasi in Dhanu Masam
December 20
January 3
Pournami or Purnima or full moon day
December 24
Karutha Vavu or Amavasya
January 7
Sashti Fasting
January 14
Pradosham
December 21
January 5
Next Malayalam month is the Makara Masam.