Hindus have three substantial festivals, which are Vishu, Thiruvanthira, and Onam – with the latter being a harvest festival that is observed in the month of Chingam on the Malayalam calendar, coinciding with the Gregorian months of August and September. Onam originated in the Indian state Kerala, and it honors King Mahabali, a benignant king in the Hindu mythology, whose spirit is believed to visit Kerala during Onam. The day is celebrated with several ceremonies, including but not limited to boat races; martial arts; tug of war; plantain offerings and flower arrangements; worship; music and various dances, such as tiger dance, mask dance, women’s dance, and folk songs and dance.
Next Onam holiday is on
15th September 2024, Sunday
Onam also known as
When is Onam?
How long until Onam? |
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Next Onam takes place in 50 Days. |
Dates of Onam | ||
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Year | Weekday | Date |
2029 | Wednesday | 22nd Aug |
2028 | Friday | 1st Sep |
2027 | Sunday | 12th Sep |
2026 | Wednesday | 26th Aug |
2025 | Friday | 5th Sep |
2024 | Sunday | 15th Sep |
2023 | Tuesday | 29th Aug |
2022 | Thursday | 8th Sep |
2021 | Saturday | 21st Aug |
2020 | Monday | 31st Aug |
2019 | Tuesday | 10th Sep |
2018 | Saturday | 25th Aug |
2017 | Monday | 4th Sep |
2016 | Tuesday | 13th Sep |
2015 | Friday | 28th Aug |
Duration |
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1 Day |
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