Onam is Kerala's grandest and most spectacular festival, celebrated annually over ten days in the Malayalam month of Chingam (August-September). It marks the homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali, whose reign is remembered as a golden age of equality, prosperity, and happiness. According to legend, Mahabali was so beloved by his people that even the gods grew envious. The highlight of Onam is the Thiruvonam feast, known as Onasadya — an elaborate vegetarian banquet served on banana leaves, featuring between 26 and 30 dishes including rice, sambar, avial, olan, payasam, and various pickles. It is considered one of India's grandest traditional meals. Onam celebrations include the Pookalam (intricate flower carpet designs at doorsteps), Vallamkali (the famous snake boat races on the backwaters), Pulikali (tiger dance performances), Kaikottikali (women's clap dance), and various cultural programs featuring traditional art forms. The festival transcends religious boundaries and is celebrated by all Keralites regardless of faith, making it a true state festival.
Onam 2027 falls on Thursday, 26 August 2027. Onam is Kerala's grandest and most spectacular festival, celebrated annually over ten days in the Malayalam month of Chingam (August-September).
There are 289 days (41 weeks, or about 9 months 16 days) until Onam. That is approximately 6,917 hours or 415,071 minutes from now. Use our date calculator to find the exact duration between any two dates.
There are 41 weeks until Onam on Thursday, 26 August 2027. That falls in week 34 of the year. Use our live countdown timer above for a real-time count including hours, minutes, and seconds.