Onam ഓണം is a Hindu festival celebrated by the people of Kerala, India. 2013 Onam Festival starts from 07/09/13 Atham day and this year Thiruvonam comes on 16/09/13 after 9 days instead of 10 days. This year Onam festival will be celebrated on Monday, September 16, 2013 Onam falls during the Malayalam month of Chingam (Aug - Sep) and marks the homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali who Malayalees consider as their King. Onam is reminiscent of Kerala's agrarian past, as it is considered to be a harvest festival. Also, it is one of the very few festivals that is celebrated with most number of cultural elements such as Vallam Kali, Pulikkali, Pookkalam, Onappottan, Thumbi Thullal, Onavillu, Kazhchakkula, Athachamayam etc. It is also the National Festival of Kerala with State holidays on 4 days starting from Onam Eve (Uthradom) to the fourth Onam Day. It is also a secular festival, celebrated by people of all religions and castes with the same zeal.
Friday, September 6, 2013
Onam Festival 2013 starting on 07 SEP 2013
Onam ഓണം is a Hindu festival celebrated by the people of Kerala, India. 2013 Onam Festival starts from 07/09/13 Atham day and this year Thiruvonam comes on 16/09/13 after 9 days instead of 10 days. This year Onam festival will be celebrated on Monday, September 16, 2013 Onam falls during the Malayalam month of Chingam (Aug - Sep) and marks the homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali who Malayalees consider as their King. Onam is reminiscent of Kerala's agrarian past, as it is considered to be a harvest festival. Also, it is one of the very few festivals that is celebrated with most number of cultural elements such as Vallam Kali, Pulikkali, Pookkalam, Onappottan, Thumbi Thullal, Onavillu, Kazhchakkula, Athachamayam etc. It is also the National Festival of Kerala with State holidays on 4 days starting from Onam Eve (Uthradom) to the fourth Onam Day. It is also a secular festival, celebrated by people of all religions and castes with the same zeal.
Posted by G.Binu at 7:23 PM
Labels: Atham, kerala, Kerala Festival, Keralite Festival, malayalam, National Festival, onam, Onam 2013, Onam Fesetival, ഓണം
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