ഓണം (തിരുവോണം) — പ്രാധാന്യം
Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala, celebrating the annual visit of King Mahabali (Maveli). It marks the homecoming of the beloved demon king and the bounty of the harvest season.
ഓണം (തിരുവോണം) — പ്രാധാന്യം
According to the Bhagavata Purana, the asura king Mahabali (Bali) was pushed into the netherworld by Vamana (Vishnu's dwarf avatar). Pleased with Bali's devotion, Vishnu granted him a boon to visit his people once a year. Onam is that day when Kerala welcomes him with feasts and flowers.
ഓണം (തിരുവോണം) — പൂജാ വിധി
- At dawn, draw Pookalam (flower rangoli) at the entrance; add a new layer each day during the ten-day celebration.
- Prepare the Onam sadya (feast) with traditional dishes on banana leaves.
- Wear new clothes (Kasavu saree or mundu); participate in Vallam Kali (boat race) if available.
- Perform Thrikkakarayappan (Vamana) puja; swing and sing Onam songs (Onappattu).
- On Thiruvonam day, lay the full sadya and welcome King Mahabali.
ഓണം (തിരുവോണം) — മന്ത്രങ്ങൾ
ॐ नमो भगवते वामनाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāmanāya
Salutations to Lord Vamana
ഓണം (തിരുവോണം) — പരമ്പരാഗത വിഭവങ്ങൾ
- ●Onam Sadya (multiple courses)
- ●Parippu curry
- ●Sambar
- ●Avial
- ●Payasam
- ●Banana
ഓണം (തിരുവോണം) — മറ്റ് പേരുകൾ
Kerala
Pookalam, Sadya, Vallam Kali, Pulikali
Tamil Nadu (Kerala diaspora)
Similar observance
ഓണം (തിരുവോണം) — ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ / ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ
- ✓Draw Pookalam
- ✓Prepare or partake in Sadya
- ✓Wear traditional dress
- ✓Welcome the spirit of Mahabali
ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
- ✗Do not skip the flower arrangement
- ✗Avoid disrespect to the tradition
- ✗Do not waste the feast
ഓണം (തിരുവോണം) — FAQ
- ഓണം (തിരുവോണം) എന്താണ്?
- Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala, celebrating the annual visit of King Mahabali (Maveli).
- ഓണം (തിരുവോണം) 2026 എപ്പോൾ?
- 2026ൽ ഓണം (തിരുവോണം) 2026, ഓഗസ്റ്റ് 26, ബുധനാഴ്ചന് വരും.
- What are the ഓണം (തിരുവോണം) puja rituals?
- At dawn, draw Pookalam (flower rangoli) at the entrance; add a new layer each day during the ten-day celebration.; Prepare the Onam sadya (feast) with traditional dishes on banana leaves.; Wear new clothes (Kasavu saree or mundu); participate in Vallam Kali (boat race) if available.; Perform Thrikkakarayappan (Vamana) puja; swing and sing Onam songs (Onappattu).
- What to eat on ഓണം (തിരുവോണം)?
- Onam Sadya (multiple courses), Parippu curry, Sambar, Avial, Payasam
- What should you do on ഓണം (തിരുവോണം)?
- Draw Pookalam; Prepare or partake in Sadya; Wear traditional dress
- What should you avoid on ഓണം (തിരുവോണം)?
- Do not skip the flower arrangement; Avoid disrespect to the tradition; Do not waste the feast
- ഓണം (തിരുവോണം) ദിവസം ഏത് ദേവതയെ ആരാധിക്കണം?
- ഓണം (തിരുവോണം) Vishnuക്ക് സമർപ്പിതം.
Upcoming ഓണം (തിരുവോണം) Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
ഓണം (തിരുവോണം) is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ഓഗ 26 | ബുധനാഴ്ച | 05:50 pm | — |
| 2027 സെപ്റ്റം 12 | ഞായറാഴ്ച | 04:29 pm | — |