{"id":3039,"date":"2021-07-29T11:00:23","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T11:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=3039"},"modified":"2025-09-06T11:53:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T11:53:47","slug":"onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/","title":{"rendered":"Onam Festival of India 2026: What&#8217;s It All About?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Onam is a popular festival celebrated in Kerala with a lot of enthusiasm and joy. The word <strong>&#8220;Onam&#8221;<\/strong> is derived from the word <strong>&#8220;Shravanam&#8221;<\/strong> that in Sanskrit refers to one of the twenty-seven constellations. <strong>Onam is popularly called by various other names like Thiru-Onam, Thiruvonam, and &#8216;Sravanmahotsav&#8217;.<\/strong> Thiru is the term used for specifying things linked to Lord Vishnu. Thiruvonam implies the constellations of Lord Vishnu who threw the great ruler <strong>\u2018Mahabali&#8217;<\/strong> to the underworld by his foot.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#when-is-onam-celebrated\" >When is Onam celebrated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#where-is-onam-celebrated\" >Where is Onam celebrated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#why-is-the-onam-festival-celebrated\" >Why is the Onam festival celebrated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#what-are-the-regions-in-kerala-that-are-famous-for-the-celebration-of-the-onam-festival\" >What are the regions in Kerala that are famous for the celebration of the Onam festival?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#what-is-the-story-behind-the-onam-festival\" >What is the Story behind the Onam festival?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#what-are-the-ten-significant-days-of-the-onam-festival\" >What are the ten significant days of the Onam festival?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#onam-day-1-%e2%80%93-atham\" >Onam Day 1 &#8211; Atham<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#onam-day-2-%e2%80%93-chithira\" >Onam Day 2 &#8211; Chithira<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#onam-day-3-%e2%80%93-chodi\" >Onam Day 3 &#8211; Chodi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#onam-day-4-%e2%80%93-vishakam\" >Onam Day 4 &#8211; Vishakam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#onam-day-5-%e2%80%93-anizham\" >Onam Day 5 &#8211; Anizham<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#onam-day-6-%e2%80%93-thriketa\" >Onam Day 6 &#8211; Thriketa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#onam-day-7-%e2%80%93-moolam\" >Onam Day 7 &#8211; Moolam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#onam-day-8-%e2%80%93-pooradam\" >Onam Day 8 &#8211; Pooradam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#onam-day-9-%e2%80%93-uthradom\" >Onam Day 9 &#8211; Uthradom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#onam-day-10-%e2%80%93-thiruonam\" >Onam Day 10 &#8211; Thiruonam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#how-do-people-celebrate-the-onam-festival-in-india\" >How do people celebrate the Onam festival in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#what-to-do-onam-activities-for-celebrating-keralas-festival\" >What To Do Onam: Activities For Celebrating Kerala\u2019s Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/#frequently-asked-questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-is-onam-celebrated\"><\/span><strong>When is Onam celebrated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Onam Festival Date<\/strong>: Onam Festival Starts on 16th August 2026 and ends on 25th August 2026.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3329 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Onam.jpg\" alt=\"Onam festival\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Onam.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Onam-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Onam-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Onam-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>People in Kerela celebrate Onam every year in the period between August and September. <strong>As per the Malayalam calendar,<\/strong> Onam falls at the beginning of <strong>\u201cChingam\u201d<\/strong> which is the 1<sup>st<\/sup> month of the Malayalam calendar. Onam is a ten-day festival that is celebrated by both old and young with high spirits. <strong>In 2026, this festival will commence on August 16th and will last until August 25th.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-onam-celebrated\"><\/span><strong>Where is Onam celebrated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Onam is mainly celebrated by the Malayalis throughout the country. <strong>It is majorly celebrated in Kerala<\/strong> where its radiance is equal to any national festival.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-the-onam-festival-celebrated\"><\/span><strong>Why is the Onam festival celebrated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People all over Kerala celebrate <strong>Onam to mark the return of the great King Mahabali who was thought to be the mighty king that ever-ruled Kerala.<\/strong> People also believed that this king ruled the underworld according to the instructions of Lord Vishnu. King Mahabali was supposed to visit his subjects every year in the period that is celebrated as Onam. Due to this reason, this period is an extravaganza for all Malayalis.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-regions-in-kerala-that-are-famous-for-the-celebration-of-the-onam-festival\"><\/span><strong>What are the regions in Kerala that are famous for the celebration of the Onam festival?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3331 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kerala-Onam-thiruvathirakali-Dance.jpg\" alt=\"Onam festival\" width=\"800\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kerala-Onam-thiruvathirakali-Dance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kerala-Onam-thiruvathirakali-Dance-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kerala-Onam-thiruvathirakali-Dance-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kerala-Onam-thiruvathirakali-Dance-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Though Onam is celebrated in the entire Kerala with gaiety and fun, there is one selected place where people gather to celebrate the festival. This place is Tripunithura, located close to Ernakulam in Kochi. This is also a place where the Athachamayam festival is also celebrated. On this occasion, people dress in the dress of lions and tigers and perform dance performances at Swaraj Round in the Thrissur district of Kerala. The boat race is organized every year in Aranmula on the occasion of Onam. This is one of the prime attractions of this festival.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-south-india-in-december\/\">Top Destinations to Visit in South India in December<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-kerala-in-december\/\">Unmissable December Destinations in Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-in-november-india\/\">November&#8217;s Iconic Festivals Across India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-kerala-in-november\/\">Explore Kerala: Best Destinations to Visit in November<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-story-behind-the-onam-festival\"><\/span><strong>What is the Story behind the Onam festival?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The incredible Onam festival is dedicated to the great ruler Mahabali.<\/strong> Though he was a demon by birth but was a noble by deeds and qualities. He was known to be the most impartial and unbiased king who ever ruled Kerala. He was very generous. Under his rule, none of the destitute and poor ever returned disappointed.<\/p>\n<p>As per the belief of the people, <strong>King Mahabali sacrificed himself with everything he had to stand true to his words.<\/strong> As a recompense for all the sacrifices made by him, he stays in the memories of the people till today. He along with his followers became immortal in the memories of people and remembered in the form of the celebration of the Onam festival.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Packages for the Kerala Tour:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\">9 Nights 10 Days Kerala Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\">6 Days Kerala Trip Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-nights-7-days-kerala-itinerary.html\">Kerala Package for 7 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-nights-7-days-karnataka-kerala-tour-package.html\">7 Days Karnataka &amp; Kerala Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/4-night-5-days-kerala-houseboat-backwater.html\">5 Days Kerala Backwater Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/goa-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\">11 Days Goa Kerala Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-kerala-tour.html\">3 Nights 4 Days Kerala Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-munnar-alleppey-itinerary.html\">Munnar Package for 4 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/2-nights-3-days-munnar-itinerary.html\">2 Nights 3 Days Munnar Package<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-ten-significant-days-of-the-onam-festival\"><\/span><strong>What are the ten significant days of the Onam festival?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3042 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/celebrities-onam-celebration.jpg\" alt=\"onam-celebration.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/celebrities-onam-celebration.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/celebrities-onam-celebration-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/celebrities-onam-celebration-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/celebrities-onam-celebration-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Onam is a festival of ten days. Each day has a special significance and is celebrated in a special way. The different days of the Onam festival are assigned unique names, relevance, and activities. <strong>Let us learn more about the ten days of the Onam festival in detail.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"onam-day-1-%e2%80%93-atham\"><\/span><strong>Onam Day 1 &#8211; Atham<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This day marks the start of the Onam festival. This day is called <strong>Atham<\/strong>. It has a special religious significance when the ruler Mahabali begins his journey toward Earth. Atham is marked by designing the place with <strong>yellow flowers.<\/strong> This entire decoration is called <strong>Pookalam<\/strong>. The size of these flowers grows gradually with each passing day. On this day, people also installed the sculptures of King Mahabali and Vamana in their houses.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"onam-day-2-%e2%80%93-chithira\"><\/span><strong>Onam <\/strong><strong>Day 2 &#8211; Chithira<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This day is called Chithira. It is the second day of the Onam festival. On this day, people add one more layer of yellow flowers to Pookalam. People also cleaned their houses on this day to make them presentable for the arrival of King Mahabali.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"onam-day-3-%e2%80%93-chodi\"><\/span><strong>Onam Day 3 &#8211; Chodi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The third day of the Onam festival is called Chodi. On this day also people add yellow flowers to Pookalam and begin to indulge in shopping.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"onam-day-4-%e2%80%93-vishakam\"><\/span><strong>Onam Day 4 &#8211; Vishakam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fourth day of this festival is called Vishakam. From this day onwards, several types of competitions began to be organized in Kerala.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"onam-day-5-%e2%80%93-anizham\"><\/span><strong>Onam Day 5 &#8211; Anizham<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fifth day of the Onam festival is called Anizham. On this day, the Vallamkali boat race begins to be performed in different <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kerala\" rel=\"nofollow\">regions of Kerala<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"onam-day-6-%e2%80%93-thriketa\"><\/span><strong>Onam Day 6 &#8211; Thriketa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The sixth day of the Onam festival is called Thriketa. From this day onwards, the major celebration of the festival begins. Schools also get closed from this day till the completion of the Onam festival.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"onam-day-7-%e2%80%93-moolam\"><\/span><strong>Onam Day 7 &#8211; Moolam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The seventh day of Onam is called Moolam. On this day, several dance performances are organized. The entire state gets decorated gorgeously by this time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"onam-day-8-%e2%80%93-pooradam\"><\/span><strong>Onam Day 8 &#8211; Pooradam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The eighth day of the Onam festival is called Pooradam. On this day the idols of King Mahabali and Vamana are thoroughly washed and placed in the center of the beautiful decoration <strong>\u201cPookalam\u201d.<\/strong>\u00a0 Now the decoration looks large and grand.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"onam-day-9-%e2%80%93-uthradom\"><\/span><strong>Onam Day 9 &#8211; Uthradom<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The ninth day of the Onam festival is called Uthradom. This auspicious day holds a very important significance among the people of Kerala. On this day, people indulge in purchasing fresh vegetables and fruits from the market. Women also prepare grand and lavish traditional meals. It is a belief that on this day the great King Mahabali reaches the Kerala state. The whole environment at this time is full of bliss and happiness to give a warm welcome to the King.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"onam-day-10-%e2%80%93-thiruonam\"><\/span><strong>Onam Day 10 &#8211; Thiruonam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The ten-day-long Onam festival ends on this day. The tenth day is called Thiruonam. On this day, all the preparations take the form of final celebrations. People wake up early and take a bath, distribute gifts, and attend special prayers in temples. The outstanding Thiruona Sadya or Onam special food is prepared by all the households. In addition, various types of competitions are organized in different areas of the state.<\/p>\n<p>[metaslider id=&#8221;5336&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-do-people-celebrate-the-onam-festival-in-india\"><\/span><strong>How do people celebrate the Onam festival in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Athachamayam festival is organized at Tripunithura, close to Ernakulam. This celebration marks the beginning of the Onam festival celebrations. On the first day (Atham) of Onam, the Maharaja of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/cochin-tours\/\">Kochi<\/a> departs from Tripunithura to reach Thrikkakara Temple. Their departure is featured in the form of a street parade accompanied by musicians, floats decorated with elephants, and several traditional art forms of Kerala.<\/p>\n<p>The elephant procession is another eagerly awaited event of the Onam festival. This majestic animal is ornated with flowers, gold ornaments, and other precious metals. It takes a complete round of Thrissur where the procession is organized. While covering the distance, the elephant dances as well as interacts with people via little gestures on his way.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3045\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3045\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3045 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/thrikkakara-temple.jpg\" alt=\"Thrikkakara Temple.\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/thrikkakara-temple.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/thrikkakara-temple-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/thrikkakara-temple-20x12.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3045\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Thrikkakara Temple.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On reaching Thrikkakara Temple, there is a flag hoisting ceremony conducted on Atham. This ceremony commences the ten-day celebrations with music, dance, and cultural performances. The prime deity, Vamana, is brought around the grounds of the temple on an elephant. This is trailed by an assembly of ornate elephants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/winter-packing-list-for-south-india-trip\/\">Winter Packing List: 10 Travel Essentials for South India Trip<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-to-do-onam-activities-for-celebrating-keralas-festival\"><\/span>What To Do Onam: Activities For Celebrating Kerala\u2019s Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the Thrissur region, a few unusual activities occur during the festival. Grass-clad and masked Kummatti dance performers come to the streets to amuse people on the last four major days of the Onam festival. Men are dressed up in the appearance of a tiger. They also perform the traditional pulik kali folk dance for a few days posts the culmination of the Onam festival.<\/p>\n<p>Masked artists carry out the <strong>&#8216;Kummatti dance&#8217;<\/strong> on the roads in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/thrissur-tours\/\">Thrissur<\/a>, Kerala. Snake boat races form the major attraction and the most entertaining event of this festival. Close to a hundred boatmen contest with each other in this competition. All the boats that are part of this festival are ornated beautifully in varying patterns. Women and men from all parts of the city come to enjoy this race.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3040 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pulikkali-folk-dance.jpg\" alt=\"Pulikali (Tiger Dance) is one among the folk art forms of Kerala\" width=\"990\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pulikkali-folk-dance.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pulikkali-folk-dance-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pulikkali-folk-dance-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pulikkali-folk-dance-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Each day of the Onam festival has its beauty and ceremonial significance. People house deities in their houses and temple authorities perform different types of rituals on all the days of the festival. On each day the sculpture of Lord Vamana is adorned like one of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu.<\/p>\n<p>On the first day of Onam, Atham, people take an early bath and perform prayers. They create floral decorations called <strong>&#8220;Pookalams&#8221;<\/strong> on the floor of their houses to greet king Mahabali. This floral decoration continues till the last day of the Onam festival. Various organizations also conduct Pookalam competitions where people showcase their talent by making the best Pookalams.<\/p>\n<p>People indulge in playing games and buying new clothes. The Kerala government holds <strong>\u201cTourism Week\u201d<\/strong> during Onam. The grand culture of Kerala is showcased at the time of organizing special events and activities in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/thiruvananthapuram-tours\/\">Trivandrum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Onakalikal is a game played by people at the Onam festival. <strong>Talappanthukali<\/strong> is one of the favorite games among men that is played with a ball. People also indulge in archery or Ambeyyal. Women participate in several cultural dances. One of the popular traditional dances is <strong>Kaikottikali<\/strong> <strong>or a clap dance.<\/strong> Another significant folk dance form is Thumbi Thullal that is performed in circles. Women dance and pay tribute to King Mahabali.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3043 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/onasadya.jpg\" alt=\"Onasadya Meal\" width=\"992\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/onasadya.jpg 992w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/onasadya-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/onasadya-768x595.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/onasadya-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the important highlights of this festival is Onasadya. It is a grand feast prepared by the households and presented on a banana leaf on the day of Thiru Onam. This is an elaborate 9-course meal that comprises a minimum of 4 to 5 vegetables. The number of vegetables used for the preparation of the meal differs from one household to another. Onasadya is served daily at <strong>Thrikkakara Temple.<\/strong> Thousands of people gather at the temple to attend this feast held on the main day of the Onam festival.<\/p>\n<p>[metaslider id=&#8221;5500&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Onam is viewed as the National festival of Kerala.<\/strong> If you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kerala-tours\/\">planning a trip to Kerala<\/a> to experience the fun and thrill of this land, then the best time would be the commencement of the Onam festival. The exciting ceremonies linked with this festival contribute to making the Onam celebrations spectacular.<\/p>\n<p>Planning a trip to Kerala? Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kerala-tours\/\">Kerala Tour Package<\/a> including a private guide &amp; car, a relaxing itinerary, and an affordable price. Get an update from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/\">our blog<\/a>\u00a0with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/category\/travel-news\/\">latest travel news,<\/a> places to visit, travel guides, and Things to do. Let\u2019s be friends on social media Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\">TuskTravel.com<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tusktravel\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tusktravel\/\">Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tusktravel\/\">Facebook<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCIBTG9eFJSj6u3KzoBvoqYQ\">YouTube<\/a>\u00a0and get our updates and fresh inspirations.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Suggested More Article to Read<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-kerala-street-food-you-must-try\/\">10 Best Kerala Street Food You Must Try<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-10-places-to-visit-in-kerala\/\">Top 10 Places to Visit in Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/list-of-best-hill-stations-in-kerala\/\">Kerala Hill Stations Places<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/historical-places-in-kerala\/\">Kerala Historical Sites<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-reasons-to-visit-alleppey\/\">Kerala Visit Alleppey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-kerala-in-march\/\">Visit Kerala in March<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-kerala-in-april\/\">Kerala in April<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/list-of-popular-beaches-in-kerala\/\">Beaches in Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-kerala-in-february\/\">Visit Kerala in February<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-kerala-in-february\/\">Kerala in February<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/\">Kerala Art Forms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-most-famous-temples-of-kerala\/\">Famous Temples in Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-backwater-destinations-in-kerala\/\">Backwater in Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-and-events-of-kerala\/\">Festival and Events of Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/shopping-guide-kerala-what-to-buy-in-and-from-where\/\">Kerala Shopping Market<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/kerala-foods-best-traditional-dishes\/\">Traditional Dishes of Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-ayurdeva-herbal-spas-wellness-centres-in-kerala\/\">Ayurveda Spas Centres in Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also, check festivals:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-holi-color-festival-in-india\/\">Holi Date In Indian Calander<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/sunburn-festival-goa-dates-ticket-attraction-music-dance\/\">Everything You Need To Know About The Sunburn Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-and-events-in-december-in-india\/\">Popular Festivals and Events in December in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/konark-dance-and-music-festival-dates-ticket-schedule-history\/\">Konark Dance and Music Festival: Dates, Ticket, Schedule, History<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/vasant-panchami-saraswati-puja-why-celebrate\/\">Saraswati Puja 2026: Dates and Rituals of Vasant Panchami<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-festivals-enjoy-in-india-in-january\/\">Famous Festivals Celebrate in India in January 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/makar-sankranti-date-history-timings-significance\/\">Makar Sankranti 2026: Date, History, Timings &amp; Significance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. What is Onam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Onam is a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala, India, marking the homecoming of King Mahabali and showcasing Kerala\u2019s rich culture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. When will Onam be celebrated in 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Onam starts on <strong>August 16, 2026<\/strong>, with the grand celebration day, <strong>Thiruvonam<\/strong>, falling on <strong>August 25, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Why is Onam significant?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Onam is a tribute to the mythical King Mahabali, whose reign was considered a golden era of prosperity and equality in Kerala.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. How long does the Onam festival last?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The festival lasts for 10 days, starting with Atham and culminating on Thiruvonam, the most important day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. What are the key rituals during Onam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rituals include creating <strong>Pookalam<\/strong> (flower rangoli), wearing traditional attire, preparing the <strong>Onam Sadya<\/strong> feast, and performing cultural dances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. What is Onam Sadya?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Onam Sadya is a grand vegetarian feast served on banana leaves, featuring dishes like avial, sambar, rasam, payasam, and banana chips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. What cultural activities happen during Onam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Activities include <strong>Kathakali performances<\/strong>, <strong>Pulikali tiger dances<\/strong>, <strong>Vallamkali<\/strong> (snake boat races), and traditional games like <strong>Onakalikal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Where is Onam celebrated most prominently?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While Onam is celebrated across Kerala, cities like Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, and Thrissur host grand festivities and cultural events.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. What is Vallamkali, and why is it special?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vallamkali is a traditional snake boat race held during Onam, symbolizing teamwork and community spirit, especially on the Pamba River.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Can tourists participate in Onam celebrations?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, tourists are welcome to join public events, watch performances, and enjoy Onam Sadya at local restaurants or cultural centers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>11. What should I wear during Onam celebrations?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Traditional Kerala attire like <strong>Mundu<\/strong> for men and <strong>Kasavu Saree<\/strong> for women is commonly worn during the festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12. How can I experience Onam if I\u2019m visiting Kerala in 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Plan your trip around Thiruvonam, attend cultural events, enjoy a traditional Onam feast, and visit famous snake boat race venues for a memorable experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Onam is a popular festival celebrated in Kerala with a lot of enthusiasm and joy. 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