Onam
| Onam | |
|---|---|
Flower rangoli (pookalam) is an Onam tradition | |
| Official name | Onam, Thiruvonam |
| Observed by | Malayalis |
| Type | Hindu religious festival, Harvest festival |
| Observances | |
| Begins | Chingam (siṃha) masam, Atham (hastā) nakshatram |
| Ends | Chingam (siṃha) masam, Thiruvonam (śrāvaṇa) nakshatram |
| Date | Multi-day |
| 2024 date | 14 - 17 September |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Balipratipada |
Onam (IPA: [oːɳɐm]) is an annual harvest and Hindu cultural festival celebrated mostly by the people of Kerala. A major annual event for Keralites, it is the official festival of the state and includes a spectrum of cultural events.