Onam is a popular Harvest festival in Kerala which celebrates the return of King Mahabali, a righteous demon king of Kerala in the Hindu mythology. It will be celebrated for ten days from August 26 to September 5 in 2025.

Onam is an annual Hindu festival, which usually falls between August - September, and is celebrated for ten days. In India’s southern state of Kerala, Onam is considered the state festival. It commemorates New Year’s Day and is also recognized as a harvest festival.

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.

Atham is the first day of grand Onam celebration. The Atham day falls in the month of Chingam according to the Malayalam calendar. In 2024, Atham Onam date is September 6.

Atham marks the start of celebrations of the ten day festivity of Onam. This day is believed to be the day when King Bali starts his preparation to visit his Kingdom. On Atham, the rituals start with taking a head bath and offering prayers to God.

Aug 14, 2024 · This year Onam will be celebrated on Sunday, September 15, 2024. The traditional Onam celebrations in Kerala will kick off on September 5 with Atham and wrap up on September 15 with Thiruvonam.

Sep 11, 2024 · Onam calendar or schedule consists of 10 festivals celebrated from day one – Atham – till the 10 th and final day – Thiru Onam. First day of Onam – 6 September 2024, Atham festival (Friday) Atham is the first day of grand Onam celebration.

Sep 10, 2024 · From the grand floral decorations to the magnificent feast on Thiruvonam, Onam is a time for families and friends to come together and revel in the rich cultural heritage of Kerala. From Atham to Tiruvonam, here is an overview of the main traditions and rituals of …

Sep 6, 2024 · Atham Day 2024 marks the beginning of the Onam festival and is an important and festive occasion. It kicks off a week of joyful celebrations where families and communities come together to honour King Mahabali and celebrate the rich culture of Kerala.

Aug 30, 2022 · This year, Onam (Tiruvonam) will be celebrated on Thursday 08 September 2022. The nakshatra begins at 04:00 pm on 07 September 2022 and ends at 01:46 pm on 08 September 2022. Onam 2022: Day-Wise...