Onam: Kerala's Grand Harvest Festival

Onam, celebrated in the Malayalam month of Chingam (August-September), is Kerala's most important festival and a state holiday. It transcends religious boundaries, celebrated by Hindus, Christians, and Muslims alike as a cultural harvest festival. The legend of the just King Mahabali, who was sent to the netherworld by Vamana but granted an annual visit to his people, gives Onam its emotional core: preparing the best possible welcome for a beloved king.

The Legend of Mahabali

Pookalam and Onasadya

Vallam Kali and Cultural Events

A Festival for All