Date of Onam 2025: September 2, 2025 (Thiruvonam Day)
Festival Duration: August 28 – September 7, 2025 (10 Days of Celebration)
✨ What is Onam?
Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala, celebrated with vibrant colors, cultural pride, and spiritual devotion. It marks the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali, whose reign is remembered as a time of peace and prosperity.
Onam is not just a festival; it’s a celebration of Kerala’s heritage, rich traditions, and the spirit of unity among people—regardless of caste, religion, or background.
📅 Onam 2025 Calendar Highlights
- Atham – August 28, 2025 (Festival begins)
- Thiruvonam – September 2, 2025 (Main day of Onam)
- Avittam & Chathayam – September 3–4, 2025 (Post-Onam celebrations)
🌺 How Onam is Celebrated
- Pookkalam (Floral Rangoli):
Beautiful flower carpets decorate entrances of homes and temples, growing more elaborate each day of Onam. - Onasadya (Onam Feast):
A grand vegetarian meal served on banana leaves, with over 25 traditional dishes—like avial, olan, sambar, payasam, and more. - Vallamkali (Snake Boat Races):
Thrilling boat races on Kerala’s backwaters, especially in places like Alleppey and Aranmula. - Traditional Dances and Games:
- Thiruvathira – graceful women’s dance
- Pulikali – tiger dance performed by men painted as tigers
- Ona-thallu, Uriyadi, and other folk games bring out the festive energy.
- Cultural Programs and Decorations:
From local stage shows to decorated elephants and lamps, the entire state lights up in celebration.
🧡 The Message of Onam
Onam brings a powerful message of equality, togetherness, and gratitude. It reminds us of a time when kindness ruled, and prosperity was shared. In modern times, it is a moment for family reunions, giving, and cultural pride.
✈️ Planning to Visit Kerala During Onam?
Onam is one of the best times to visit Kerala. Whether you want to:
- Watch boat races
- Enjoy authentic Kerala cuisine
- Experience local traditions
- Or take part in temple festivals
…Onam offers it all. But make sure to book early—hotels and transport get filled quickly during this peak festive season.
🎉 Happy Onam 2025!
May this Onam bring joy, success, and abundance into your life. Whether you’re in Kerala or celebrating from afar, let the spirit of Onam fill your heart and home with happiness.
“അല്ലാവർക്കും ഹൃദയം നിറഞ്ഞ ഓണാശംസകൾ!”
(Wishing everyone a heartfelt Happy Onam!)
