The colourful competition of Onam, sometimes called Thiru-Onam or Thiruvonam, is widely known with nice enthusiasm in Kerala. The ten-day competition marks the party of the once a year harvest in Kerala and may be attributed to the go back of King Mahabali as according to legends. Every day of Onam holds a selected importance. Onam starts with Atham and continues with Chithira, Chodi, Vishakham, Anizham, Thriketa, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradom, and Thiruvonam until the ultimate day.
The overall day of Onam, i.e., Thiruvonam, carries immense significance because it concludes the festivities, with households getting ready and participating in Onasadya, the grand Onam ceremonial dinner. Forward of Onam 2024, right here’s all you wish to have to grasp concerning the competition.
When Is Onam 2024?
In line with the Drik Panchang, Onam will begin on September 5 and conclude on September 15.
- Onam Starts: September 5
- Thiruvonam: September 15
- Thiruvonam Nakshatra starts at 08:32 PM on September 14
- Thiruvonam Nakshatra ends at 06:49 PM on September 15
2024 Onam Calendar* | Thiruvonam Calendar
September 5, Atham, Chingam 20, 1200: Atthachamayam, Athapoo Pookalam
- Atham Nakshatra starts at 06:14 AM, Sep 05
- Atham Nakshatra ends at 09:25 AM, Sep 06
September 6, Atham, Chingam 21, 1200
September 7, Chithira, Chingam 22, 1200:
- Chithira Nakshatra starts at 09:25 AM, Sep 06
- Chithira Nakshatra ends at 12:34 PM, Sep 07
September 8, Chothi, Chingam 23, 1200:
- Chothi Nakshatra starts at 12:34 PM, Sep 07
- Chothi Nakshatra ends at 03:31 PM, Sep 08
September 9, Vishakham, Chingam 24, 1200:
- Vishakham Nakshatra starts at 03:31 PM, Sep 08
- Vishakham Nakshatra ends at 06:04 PM, Sep 09
September 10, Anizham, Chingam 25, 1200:
Anizham Day, Vallam Kali
- Anizham Nakshatra starts at 06:04 PM, Sep 09
- Anizham Nakshatra ends at 08:04 PM, Sep 10
Sep 11, Thrikketta, Chingam 26, 1200:
- Thrikketta Nakshatra starts at 08:04 PM, Sep 10
- Thrikketta Nakshatra ends at 09:22 PM, 9/11
September 12, Moolam, Chingam 27, 1200:
Moolam Day, Onam Sadya, Puli Kali, Kaikotti Kali
- Moolam Nakshatra starts at 09:22 PM, 9/11
- Moolam Nakshatra ends at 09:53 PM, Sep 12
September 13, Pooradam, Chingam 28, 1200:
Pooradam Day, Onathappan
- Pooradam Nakshatra starts at 09:53 PM, Sep 12
- Pooradam Nakshatra ends at 09:35 PM, Sep 13
September 14, Uthradam, Chingam 29, 1200:
Uthradom Day, First Onam, Uthradappachil
- Uthradam Nakshatra starts at 09:35 PM, Sep 13
- Uthradam Nakshatra ends at 08:32 PM, Sep 14
September 15, Thiruvonam, Chingam 30, 1200:
Thiruvonam Day, 2nd Onam, Thiru-Onam, Onam
- Thiruvonam Nakshatra starts at 08:32 PM, Sep 14
- Thiruvonam Nakshatra ends at 06:49 PM, Sep 15
September 16, Avittam, Chingam 31, 1200:
Avvittom Day, 3rd Onam, Thrissur Pulikali
- Avittam Nakshatra starts at 06:49 PM, Sep 15
- Avittam Nakshatra ends at 04:33 PM, Sep 16
September 17, Chathayam, Kanni 01, 1200:
Chatayam Day, Fourth Onam
- Chathayam Nakshatra starts at 04:33 PM, Sep 16
- Chathayam Nakshatra ends at 01:53 PM, Sep 17
* Supply: Drik Panchang
Importance Of Onam Pageant
Broadly celebrated by way of the folks of Kerala, Onam is a Malayali competition this is seen within the Chingam month of the Malayalam Sun Calendar. The day when Nakshatra Thiruvonam, or Shravana, prevails within the month of Chingam is regarded as for Onam celebrations.
Onam commemorates the semblance of Lord Vishnu’s Vamana avatar and the go back of the mythical Emperor Mahabali. It’s believed that King Mahabali yearly visits each and every Malayali house and meets his folks on Thiruvonam day.
Onam Historical past
As according to Hindu mythology, King Mahabali of Kerala was once believed to have defeated the Gods. His grand reign made him rather common, prompting Gods to invite Lord Vishnu to step in. To finish Mahabali’s rule, Lord Vishnu disguised himself as a Vamana and tricked him into giving him no matter land he owned. He was once despatched to a decrease international, however with a boon to discuss with his land annually. Ever since, the competition is seen to mark the King’s go back to his folks.
Onam Puja Rituals
All through the competition, folks beautify their properties with pookalam (beautiful floral carpets), and conventional artwork paperwork, and get ready Onam Sadhya.
Elaborate, luxurious feasts also are served in each and every house, with the ceremonial dinner finishing with scrumptious payasam.
Onam sadya is composed of over 26 dishes which can be loved on banana leaves.
Other people additionally observe the custom of dressed in new garments and exchanging jewelry and conventional apparel. Whilst males favor Mundu, boys opt for Pattu Pavada, and girls put on Kasavu sarees.
Excluding those, the festivities additionally come with a number of cultural actions, equivalent to conventional video games, boat races and cultural performances.
Onam 2024 Needs
Would possibly the essence of Onam be found in your whole movements, ideas, and aspirations during your existence.
Would possibly the go back of King Mahabali carry pleasure and prosperity to you and your circle of relatives.
This Onam, might you revel in the richness of nature and percentage it together with your family members.
Would possibly your existence be as colourful as a Pookalam, float easily like a snake boat, and to find a lot of reports just like the Onasadya.
Would possibly Lord Vamana grant you ample rewards to your efforts, and might you revel in a ample harvest of luck, relationships, and pleasure.
I’m hoping this Onam brings you nice fortune and happiness.
Wishing you an overly Satisfied Onam, full of prosperity, and immense happiness, and let you reach your whole desires.
Would possibly the blessings of the gods fill your center with pleasure, and might the colourful colours and lighting fixtures brighten your house.
