Celebrate Onam 2024 in USA with events at these locations
Posted on September 13, 2024
Onam is a major harvest festival celebrated primarily in the Indian state of Kerala. It marks the return of the mythical King Mahabali, whose reign is believed to have brought peace and prosperity to the land.
The festival, which lasts for 10 days, is observed with traditional rituals, cultural performances, and feasts. Key elements of the celebration include the Onam Sadya (a grand vegetarian meal served on banana leaves), vibrant Pookalam (floral decorations), and Vallamkali (boat races). Onam, celebrated by all communities in Kerala, symbolizes unity, happiness, and cultural pride.
In the United States of America (USA), Onam events have been organised at various places for the year 2024. Below is a list of such events.
1. Date: Sunday 22 September, 2024 at 11:00 am | HUSD Performing Arts Center, 2390 Panama St, Hayward, CA, 94545. For details, visit https://www.nssca.us/
2. Sat, Sep 14 2024 from 03:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Chinese Language School Of Columbia, Howard High School, 8700 Old Annapolis Rd (Route 108), Ellicott City, MD 21043, Ellicott City, MD, United States. For details, visit https://kairaliofbaltimore.org/
3. Sep 14, 2024, 12:00 PM | Warren Consolidated School of Performing Arts – 12901 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, United States. For details, visit https://dmamichigan.yapsody.com/event/index/820517/onam-2024-with-masala-coffee-show
4. Sun Sep 29 2024 09:00 am to 08:00 pm | Downingtown East High School, Downingtown, PA, United States. For details, visit https://www.extonmalayali.org/events
5. Parsippany Malayali’s Onam 2024 Celebration | Date: Saturday 14 September 2024 at 10:00 am | 20 Rita Dr, Morris Plains, NJ 07950, United States.
6. KAD Onam Celebrations 2024 | Sat Sep 14 2024 at 10:00 am | 1500 Luna Rd, Dallas, TX 75234, United States, 1801 Crown Dr, Dallas, TX 75234, United States, Farmers Branch, Texas.
7. Maithry Onam 2024 | Date: Saturday 14 September 2024 at 2:00 pm | Address: 1 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, United States.
8. NAVARASA – KAGW ONAM 2024 | Sat Sep 14 2024 at 11:30 am | Address: 101 Education Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA.
9. KANE Onam 2024 | Sep 14 2024 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Address: 56 King St, Littleton, MA 01460, USA.
10. Onam Sadhya at Kochi | 370 US-130, East Windsor, NJ 08520, USA | Sat Sep 21 2024 from 11:45 am to 02:15 pm.
11. Chicago Kalakshetra Onam 2024 | Date: Saturday 14 September 2024 at 1:30 pm | Address: 1525 Harvey Rd, Oswego, IL 60543, United States.