The traditional festivity last for 10 days. The second day , called Thiruvonam, is the most important day.
Thiruvonam dates for the year.
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Year | Weekday | Date*
2023|Tuesday| Aug 29
2024|Sunday| Sep 15
2025|Friday| Sep 5
2026|Wednesday| Aug 26
2027|Sunday| Sep 12
2028|Friday| Sep 1
2029|Wednesday| Aug 22
2030|Monday| Sep 9
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*calculated dates. Consider as approximate date
Onam is an annual harvest festival celebrated in Kerala. A major annual event for Keralites, it is the official festival of the state and includes a spectrum of cultural events. Drawing from Hindu legends, Onam commemorates King Mahabali.


