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Onam 2024: This year the festival of Onam is being celebrated from September 5 to 15. The last day of Onam, i.e. Thiruvonam, holds great significance as it concludes the festivities, with families preparing and participating in Onasadya, the grand Onam feast. Read to know more about the rich history of the festival.Onam 2024
The last day of Onam, i.e. Thiruvonam, holds great significance as it concludes the festivities, with families preparing and participating in Onasadya, the grand Onam feast.
When is Onam 2024?
Significance of Onam Festival
Onam commemorates the appearance of the Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu and the return of the great emperor Mahabali. It is believed that King Mahabali visits every Malayali home and meets his people every year on the day of Thiruvonam.
History of Onam
According to Hindu mythology, King Mahabali of Kerala is believed to have defeated the gods. His glorious rule made him quite popular, prompting the gods to ask Lord Vishnu to intervene. To put an end to Mahabali's rule, Lord Vishnu disguised himself as Vamana and tricked him into giving away all his land. He was banished to a lower world, but was given the boon to visit his land once a year. Since then, this festival is celebrated to commemorate the return of the king to his people.
Onam Puja Rituals
During the festival, people decorate their homes with Pookalam (exquisite floral carpets) and traditional art forms, and prepare Onam Sadhya. Elaborate, sumptuous feasts are also served in every household, and the feast ends with delicious Payasam. Onam Sadhya consists of over 26 dishes that are eaten on banana leaves.
People also follow the tradition of wearing new clothes and exchanging jewellery and traditional attire. Men prefer mundu, boys prefer pattu pavada and women wear Kasavu sarees. Apart from these, the celebration also includes many cultural activities, such as traditional games, boat races and cultural performances.
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