Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], January 15 (ANI): On the occasion of the Makaravilakku festival, devotees gather at the famous Sabarimala temple to seek the blessings of Lord Ayappan. Makaravilakku festival is observed on the day of Makar Sankranti in Kerala. The auspicious festival of Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the sun to the Makara Rashi (Capricorn) from the Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius). It is said that the northward journey of the sun (Uttarayan) begins on this day, making the celebrations quite auspicious. Devotees were seen wearing traditional outfits and carrying bundles o…