Onam 2026 (Thiruvonam) falls on August 28 and is the grand harvest festival of Kerala. The 10-day celebration marks the homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali. It features elaborate flower carpets (Pookalam), snake boat races (Vallam Kali), traditional Onasadya feast, and Kathakali performances.
Regional Festival
Onam
ओणम
Friday, August 28, 2026Chingam (Bhadrapada) Masa
Significance
Onam celebrates the golden era of King Mahabali, when Kerala prospered under his just rule. Lord Vishnu's Vamana avatar sent Mahabali to the netherworld, but granted him permission to visit his people once a year.
Rituals & Traditions
- Creating elaborate Pookalam (flower rangoli) at doorsteps
- Preparing the grand Onasadya feast with 26+ dishes on banana leaf
- Watching Vallam Kali (snake boat races) in Alleppey
- Performing Pulikali (tiger dance) and Kathakali
- Wearing new clothes (Kerala kasavu saree and mundu)
Panchang Details
Nakshatra
Thiruvonam (Shravana)
Masa
Chingam (Bhadrapada)
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