Quick Information
Month
August-September
Duration
10 Days
Calendar
Harvest
Deity
Mahabali
About Onam
Onam (ओणम) is one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendar. Kerala harvest festival.
This festival is dedicated to Mahabali and follows the Harvest calendar tradition. It is celebrated over 10 days, typically in August-September.
Muhurat & Timings
The auspicious timings for Onam puja vary each year based on planetary positions. For accurate muhurat timings:
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Onam include:
Pookalam
Sadya feast
Boat races
How to Celebrate
- Pookalam: An important tradition during Onam celebrations.
- Sadya feast: An important tradition during Onam celebrations.
- Boat races: An important tradition during Onam celebrations.
Regional Celebrations
Onam is celebrated across India with special enthusiasm in:
Kerala
Each region has unique traditions and ways of celebrating this auspicious occasion.
Astrological Significance
From a Vedic astrology perspective, Onam holds special importance:
- Associated with Mahabali's blessings and cosmic energies
- Considered auspicious for starting new ventures on this day
- Planetary alignments during this festival bring divine blessings and positive energy
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