Onam is the most significant festival in Kerala, celebrated with a lot of grandeur and enthusiasm. It marks the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali and is associated with the harvest season. The festival spans ten days, with the most important day being Thiruvonam!
When is Onam 2024?
In 2024, Thiruvonam, the main day of Onam, falls on Sunday, September 15th. This is the day when people across Kerala come together to celebrate with traditional feasts, dances, and cultural events.
Detailed Schedule of Onam 2024
Here’s a breakdown of the key dates during Onam 2024:
- Atham (Friday, September 6, 2024): The first day of the Onam festival, when preparations begin. People start making the Pookalam, a floral arrangement that grows in size and complexity each day.
- Chithira (Saturday, September 7, 2024): The second day, marked by adding more flowers to the Pookalam and continuing with other preparations.
- Chodhi (Sunday, September 8, 2024): Shopping for new clothes and other festive items begins on this day.
- Vishakam (Monday, September 9, 2024): Considered an auspicious day, this is when preparations for the Onam Sadya (feast) are in full swing.
- Anizham (Tuesday, September 10, 2024): The day of the famous Vallamkali (boat races) in various parts of Kerala.
- Thriketa (Wednesday, September 11, 2024): Families come together to visit temples and continue preparations for the main day.
- Moolam (Thursday, September 12, 2024): More cultural events and traditional performances take place, with the Pookalam becoming more elaborate.
- Pooradam (Friday, September 13, 2024): On this day, people install clay figures representing King Mahabali and Vamana in their homes.
- Uthradam (Saturday, September 14, 2024): Known as the Onam Eve, it is one of the busiest days, with households making final preparations for Thiruvonam.
- Thiruvonam (Sunday, September 15, 2024): The main day of Onam celebrations, marked by a grand Onam Sadya, elaborate Pookalams, and various traditional games and dances.
- Avittam (Monday, September 16, 2024): The day after Thiruvonam, where people begin to tidy up and some start preparing for next year’s celebrations.
- Chatayam (Tuesday, September 17, 2024): The final day of Onam, often marked by cultural programs and the removal of the Pookalam.
The Significance of Onam
Onam is a festival that transcends religious boundaries, celebrated by people of all communities in Kerala. It commemorates the annual visit of King Mahabali, under whose reign Kerala is believed to have witnessed its golden era. The festival is also a celebration of the harvest season, thanking nature for its bounty.
How is Onam Celebrated?
The highlight of Onam is the grand feast known as the Onam Sadya, which is served on a banana leaf and includes a variety of traditional dishes. The festival also features intricate Pookalams (floral designs), traditional dance performances like Kathakali and Thiruvathirakali, and games such as Vallamkali (boat races) and Pulikali (tiger dance).
Onam 2024 in Goa
If you're in Goa for Onam 2024, you can experience the festival's vibrancy right here in Goa at Chakos! Join us for our grand Onam Sadya, where we're serving up an unforgettable feast that includes both veg and non-veg options. To make your celebration even more special, we’re offering an unlimited Short Story cocktails and beer package!!
Onam 2024 Goa Event Highlights:
- Date: September 13th, 14th, 15th, 2024
- Feast: Traditional Onam Sadya with delightful options for Veg, Non Veg and Unlimited Alcohol
Bookings will be opening soon for our Onam Sadya 2024 in Goa - Chakos, Panjim! Don’t miss out on this chance to enjoy Onam in style in GOA!