ओणम् — म्हत्व
ओणम् — केरळाचो सगळ्यांत व्हडलो उत्सव, मलयाळम चिङ्ङम म्हयन्यांत (ऑगस्ट-सप्टेंबर) धा दीस मनयतात. वर्साक एकदां असुर राय महाबली आपल्या प्रजेक भेट दिवपाक पाताळांतल्यान येता म्हण लोक मानतात. पुकळम् (फुलांच्यो रांगोळयो), ओणसद्या (२६ पदार्थांचें केळ्याच्या पानांचेर जेवण), वळ्ळम् कळी (नाव शर्यत), थिरुवाथिराकळी नाच — ओणमाचीं वैशिश्ट्यां.
ओणम् — म्हत्व
According to the Bhagavata Purana, the asura king Mahabali (Bali) was pushed into the netherworld by Vamana (Vishnu's dwarf avatar). Pleased with Bali's devotion, Vishnu granted him a boon to visit his people once a year. Onam is that day when Kerala welcomes him with feasts and flowers.
ओणम् — पुजा विधी
- At dawn, draw Pookalam (flower rangoli) at the entrance; add a new layer each day during the ten-day celebration.
- Prepare the Onam sadya (feast) with traditional dishes on banana leaves.
- Wear new clothes (Kasavu saree or mundu); participate in Vallam Kali (boat race) if available.
- Perform Thrikkakarayappan (Vamana) puja; swing and sing Onam songs (Onappattu).
- On Thiruvonam day, lay the full sadya and welcome King Mahabali.
ओणम् — मंत्र
ॐ नमो भगवते वामनाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāmanāya
Salutations to Lord Vamana
ओणम् — पारंपारीक जेवण
- ●Onam Sadya (multiple courses)
- ●Parippu curry
- ●Sambar
- ●Avial
- ●Payasam
- ●Banana
ओणम् — हेर नांवां
Kerala
Pookalam, Sadya, Vallam Kali, Pulikali
Tamil Nadu (Kerala diaspora)
Similar observance
ओणम् — करचें / करनासचें
करचें
- ✓Draw Pookalam
- ✓Prepare or partake in Sadya
- ✓Wear traditional dress
- ✓Welcome the spirit of Mahabali
करनासचें
- ✗Do not skip the flower arrangement
- ✗Avoid disrespect to the tradition
- ✗Do not waste the feast
ओणम् — FAQ
- ओणम् म्हणल्यार कितें?
- ओणम् — केरळाचो सगळ्यांत व्हडलो उत्सव, मलयाळम चिङ्ङम म्हयन्यांत (ऑगस्ट-सप्टेंबर) धा दीस मनयतात.
- ओणम् 2026 केन्ना?
- 2026 वर्सा ओणम् 2026 M08 26, Wed दिसा येता.
- ओणम् पुजा विधी कितें?
- At dawn, draw Pookalam (flower rangoli) at the entrance; add a new layer each day during the ten-day celebration.; Prepare the Onam sadya (feast) with traditional dishes on banana leaves.; Wear new clothes (Kasavu saree or mundu); participate in Vallam Kali (boat race) if available.; Perform Thrikkakarayappan (Vamana) puja; swing and sing Onam songs (Onappattu).
- ओणम् दिसा कितें खावचें?
- Onam Sadya (multiple courses), Parippu curry, Sambar, Avial, Payasam
- ओणम् दिसा कितें करचें?
- Draw Pookalam; Prepare or partake in Sadya; Wear traditional dress
- ओणम् दिसा कितें करनासचें?
- Do not skip the flower arrangement; Avoid disrespect to the tradition; Do not waste the feast
- ओणम् दिसा खंयच्या देवाक पुजतात?
- ओणम् महाबली, वामन (विष्णू)क समर्पित.
Upcoming ओणम् Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
ओणम् is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 M08 26 | Wed | 05:50 pm | — |
| 2027 M09 12 | Sun | 04:29 pm | — |