Know Onam 2024 Date, Thiruvonam Nakshathram Time for Kerala
Posted on September 11, 2024
- Onam 2024 Date: Sunday, September 15
- Thiruvonam Nakshathram Begins – 08:32 PM on Sept 14
- Thiruvonam Nakshathram Ends – 06:49 PM on Sept 15
Onam is a major annual festival celebrated primarily in Kerala, India, marking the harvest season. It typically falls in the Malayalam month of Chingam (August-September) and lasts for ten days. Onam commemorates the homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali, whose reign is believed to have been a time of prosperity and equality.
The festival features vibrant cultural activities like boat races, traditional dance performances, and the creation of intricate floral designs (Pookalam). Families gather for the grand Onam feast (Onasadya), consisting of an elaborate spread of vegetarian dishes served on banana leaves.