In 1961, during the tenure of Chief Minister Pattom Thanu Pillai, Onam was officially declared the national festival of Kerala. However, in the following year, large-scale celebrations were curtailed due …

Onam is a Hindu harvest festival that marks the Malayali New Year and is primarily observed in the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. It is observed in the Malayali month of Chingam, which falls in …

Jan 1, 2026 · Onam celebrates Kerala’s culture with vibrant Pookalams, grand Onam Sadya, traditional rituals, and joyous festivities uniting families and communities.

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 …

Onam is the biggest and the most important festival of the state of Kerala. It is a harvest festival and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm all over the state by people of all communities.

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 …

Onam is also an agricultural festival that celebrates the rich harvest of the land, thus symbolising joy and prosperity. The excitement of the Onam season is best captured in ‘Vallam Kali’ or snakeboat race. …