Dhanu Masam is the fifth month followed in a traditional Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala. Dhanu Masam 2023 – 2024 begins on December 17, 2023 and ends on January 14, 2024. Sabarimala Mandala Pooja is one of the most important festivals in the month. Makaravilakku is on January 15. 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. Important Festivals in Dhanu Masam Kuchela Dinam in Guruvayoor - December 20 Sabarimala Mandala Pooja is on December 27, 2023 Sivagiri Pilgrimage begins on December 30, 2023 Swargavathil Ekadasi is on December 23, 2023 Thiruvathira Festival is on December 26, 2023 Erumeli Petta Thullal - January 12, 2024 Ekadasi in Dhanu Masam December 23 January 7 Pournami or Purnima or full moon day December 26 Karutha Vavu or Amavasya J