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Wednesday, 2026 · Shravana nakshatra, Bhadrapada (Kerala solar reckoning)
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Onam (Thiruvonam) 2026 · ओणम
Onam (Thiruvonam) 2026 is on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 (Shravana nakshatra, Bhadrapada (Kerala solar reckoning)). Onam is Kerala's harvest festival, welcoming the benevolent King Mahabali's annual return.
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Significance
Onam is Kerala's harvest festival, welcoming the benevolent King Mahabali's annual return. Ten days of pookalam floral carpets, the Onasadya feast and Vallam Kali boat races mark the celebration.
How Onam (Thiruvonam) is observed · कैसे मनाएँ
Pookalam rangoli, the grand Onasadya sadhya, and cultural performances.
Onam (Thiruvonam) 2026 — quick facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, 26 August 2026 |
| Tithi (lunar) | Shravana nakshatra, Bhadrapada (Kerala solar reckoning) |
| Type | Regional festival |
| Countdown | In 12 days |
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Onam (Thiruvonam) 2026 — common questions
When is Onam (Thiruvonam) in 2026?
Onam (Thiruvonam) 2026 falls on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, on Shravana nakshatra, Bhadrapada (Kerala solar reckoning).
What is the significance of Onam (Thiruvonam)?
Onam is Kerala's harvest festival, welcoming the benevolent King Mahabali's annual return. Ten days of pookalam floral carpets, the Onasadya feast and Vallam Kali boat races mark the celebration.
How is Onam (Thiruvonam) observed?
Pookalam rangoli, the grand Onasadya sadhya, and cultural performances. Regional customs vary; dates here follow the North-Indian (Delhi) panchang.
Which tithi is Onam (Thiruvonam) on?
Onam (Thiruvonam) is observed on Shravana nakshatra, Bhadrapada (Kerala solar reckoning). Because Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, the Gregorian date shifts each year.