Onam 2025: Dates, Pookalam Designs, Sadhya Feast & Financial Blessings in Kerala
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🌾 Onam 2025 – Festival Dates, Traditions, Pookalam & Prosperity Rituals in Kerala
Published by: Vizzve Culture | Updated: May 2025
Category: Indian Festivals | Kerala Traditions | Harvest Celebrations
📅 Onam 2025 Festival Dates:
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First Day (Atham): Monday, August 19, 2025
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Main Day (Thiruonam): Saturday, August 24, 2025
🌼 What is Onam?
Onam is Kerala’s most important harvest festival, celebrated by Malayalis across the world to honor King Mahabali’s return. The 10-day festival symbolizes prosperity, unity, and cultural pride—bringing together family, feasts, and floral art.
🌟 Onam 2025 – Day-Wise Overview
| Date | Day | Significance |
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| Aug 19, 2025 | Atham | First day, start of Pookalam |
| Aug 20-23 | Chithira to Uthradam | Cultural prep, house cleaning, markets bustling |
| Aug 24 | Thiruonam | Main day – Sadhya feast, temple rituals, new clothes |
| Aug 25-28 | Avittam to Chathayam | Vallamkali boat races, games, music, dances |
🌺 Key Traditions & Rituals
🌸 1. Pookalam (Flower Rangoli)
🍱 2. Onam Sadhya (Feast)
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Served on banana leaves
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26+ items including avial, olan, sambar, payasam, and pickles
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Vegetarian-only, eaten together as a family
🛶 3. Vallamkali (Snake Boat Races)
👘 4. New Clothes (Onakkodi) & Dance
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Everyone wears traditional kasavu attire
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Dances like Thiruvathira, Pulikali, and Kaikottikali performed
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🧠 Onam Mythology – Why We Celebrate
According to legend, King Mahabali was a just and generous ruler beloved by his people. Fearing his growing popularity, the gods sent Lord Vishnu in Vamana form to test him. Though Mahabali was banished to the netherworld, Vishnu granted him permission to return to visit his people once a year—celebrated as Onam.
❓ FAQs – Onam 2025
Q1. Can non-Hindus celebrate Onam?
➡️ Yes, Onam is celebrated by all communities in Kerala, including Christians and Muslims.
Q2. Where is Onam celebrated?
➡️ Mainly in Kerala, but also in cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, and abroad (UAE, US, UK).
Q3. What is the best place to experience Onam?
➡️ Visit Thrissur, Alappuzha, or Kochi during Thiruonam for full cultural immersion.
Q4. What are the top things to buy for Onam?
➡️ Onakkodi (traditional wear), gold jewelry, banana chips, Payasam kits, home décor.
🏁 Final Thoughts:
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