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  1. Onam - Wikipedia

    In 1961, during the tenure of Chief Minister Pattom Thanu Pillai, Onam was officially declared the national festival of Kerala. However, in the following year, large-scale celebrations were …

  2. Onam | Origins, Festival, Hinduism, Kerala, & Facts | Britannica

    Onam is a Hindu harvest festival that marks the Malayali New Year and is primarily observed in the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. It is observed in the Malayali month of Chingam, …

  3. What is Onam | Onam Harvest Festival Kerala

    Onam is the biggest and the most important festival of the state of Kerala. It is a harvest festival and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm all over the state by people of all communities.

  4. All About Onam - Hindu American Foundation

    Onam is an annual Hindu festival, which usually falls between August – September, and is celebrated for ten days. In India’s southern state of Kerala, Onam is considered the state …

  5. Onam | National Festival of Kerala | Cultural Events in Kerala

    Onam is also an agricultural festival that celebrates the rich harvest of the land, thus symbolising joy and prosperity. The excitement of the Onam season is best captured in ‘Vallam Kali’ or …

  6. ONAM - August 16, 2026 - National Today

    The Hindu festival Onam is observed during the month of Chingam on the Malayalam calendar, which is typically between August and September. Onam starts on August 16 this month.

  7. The Traditions and Rituals of Onam: A Day-by-Day Guide to …

    Aug 6, 2025 · From Atham to Thiruvonam, explore the rich traditions and vibrant rituals of Onam, Kerala's ten-day harvest festival.

  8. Onam Traditions: Fascinating Rituals That Celebrate Kerala’s …

    Aug 19, 2025 · Onam, Kerala’s iconic harvest festival, is more than just a cultural celebration—it is a vibrant tapestry of traditions, myths, and rituals that unite communities. Marking the …

  9. Onam Festival in Kerala – Traditions, Rituals & How to Celebrate

    Onam is Kerala’s most celebrated cultural and harvest festival, deeply rooted in legend and tradition. Celebrated by Malayalis across the world, it marks the homecoming of King …

  10. What is Onam and why is it celebrated? | Britannica

    Sep 8, 2025 · Onam is a Hindu harvest festival that marks the Malayali New Year and is primarily observed in the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. It is observed in the Malayali month of …