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Onam, the foremost and joyously observed festival in Kerala, symbolizes both King Mahabali's annual return and reveres Lord Vishnu's Vamana avatar. Lasting for ten days, the festival instills a heightened festive spirit within the people of Kerala and is celebrated with remarkable splendor.
The celebrations mark the Malayalam New Year, are spread over ten days, and conclude with Thiruvonam. The ten days are sequentially known as Atham, Chithira, Chodhi, Vishakam, Anizham, Thriketa, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradam and Thiruvonam. The first and the last day are particularly important in Kerala and to Malayalee communities elsewhere.
Aug 28, 2023 · Onam 2023: Date and Time Thiruvonam Nakshatram Begins - August 29, 2023 - 02:43 AM Thiruvonam Nakshatram Ends - August 30, 2023 - 11:50 PM
Jan 6, 2023 · Thiruvonam marks the end of the Onam celebration, on Thursday, August 31. Onam is a Malayali festival celebrated in the month of Chingam. The festival commemorates the appearance of the Vamana avatar of Vishnu and the subsequent homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali.
Onam, also known as Thiru-Onam or Thiruvonam, is an auspicious rice festival celebrated in Kerala. This year, the festival began on August 20 and will be concluded on August 31.
Thiruvonam is the main date of Onam, the traditional festival of Malayalees, which falls on 15 September 2024. Learn about the history, rituals, cultural activities and food of Onam, the harvest festival that welcomes the spirit of Mahabali.
The 10-day-long Onam festivities, also known as Thiru-Onam or Thiruvonam, are celebrated with much pomp across the state as people mark the return of King Mahabali/Maveli.
