Onam
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Kerala's harvest festival in Chingam, welcoming the legendary King Mahabali. Ten days of pookalam (flower carpets), the Onasadya feast on banana leaves, and snake-boat races.
FestivalSouthern India
| Where | Kerala; Malayalis everywhere |
|---|---|
| When | Thiruvonam in Chingam (August–September) |
| Next date | 12 September 2027 (Thiru Onam) |
What people do
- Pookalam and new clothes (Onakkodi).
- Onasadya and vallam kali (boat races).
Significance
Equality and plenty under Mahabali's rule.