Onam is a famous harvest festival of Kerala, In 2021, Onam will be started on the 21st of August and end on September 23. People celebrate Onam, one of the popular Hindu festivals that comes in every year in August and September.
Happy Onam 2021, Wallpaper, Poster
Onam 2021: Thiruvonam Date, Significance, Celebration, Artforms, Food, and Wishes
Onam Celebration 2021:
Onam celebration is a symbolic remembrance, the coming back of the Legendary King Mahabali to visit his people every year. Vamana, the incarnation (avatar) of Lord Vishnu, is another story that is as important as the arrival of Mahabali. Both are closely associated with Onam.
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Onam is a ten-day-long festival that begins with Atham or Pookkalam (floral decorations on the floor), in the month of Chingam, to welcome King Mahabali. The ten days are Atham, Chithira, Chodhi, Vishakam, Anizham, Thriketa, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradam, and Thiruvonam. Tiru Onam Puja is also performed during Shravana/Thiruvonam Nakshatra (star) in the Chingam month as per the Malayalam Calendar.
Athapookalam, Atham or Onam Pookkalam Design
Onam 2021: Traditional art forms such as Pulikali, Theyyam, and Kerala style Onam Sadya (Onasadya), the food served in banana leaves are the main attraction of the festival. Snacks items such as Unniyappam, Achappam, Upperi, Diamond Cut, Munthiri Kothu are also a part of Onam Sadya. follow this link to know How to prepare Tasty and Delicious Onam Snacks.
Ada Pradhaman Traditional Dessert
Payasams (Kheer) are unavoidable desserts during the Onam season. Onam Onam Special Ada Pradhaman, Parippu Payasam, Semiya, Paalada Payasam, Aravana Payasam, Ambalappuzha Paalpayasam are very delicious and have a special significance for Onam. Follow this link to Prepare Payasams for your Onam Sadya.
Onam Sadya or Onasadya
Onam Art Forms:
The famous Onam art forms include Mudiyattom, Pulikali, Kolkali, Thumbithullal, Thaalipeeli, Kaikottikali, Kummi, Kalippavakoothu, Onathar, Onapottan, Onam Kali, Tug of War, Thumbi Thullal, Kummattikali, Onathallu, etc. Most of these are traditional folk art forms. Onathar is performed during the Onam season in Kannur and nearby areas, also known as Onathappan. Onapottan is a folk character with paintings on the face, performed especially in the North Malabar region. Vallam Kali, Pookkalam, Onavillu, Kazhchakkula are also part of the festival.
Pulikali/Tiger Dance
Athachamayam and Onam Ghoshayathra are other main attractions of Onam.
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Athachamayam cultural festival is a combination of almost all the folk art forms of Kerala. It is a grand celebration that marks the beginning of the ten-day Onam Festival. The venue for the event is Thripunithura, near Kochi. Thousands gather here every Onam season to witness this rare opportunity.
Kummatty or Kummattikali
Ghoshayathra is a grand celebration held every year as a closing ceremony at Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala followed by many traditional art forms such as Chenda melam, Puli Kali, etc.
Onam Ghoshayathra at Thiruvananthapuram
2021 Onam Dates
- First Onam 2021: August 20, Friday
- Thiruvonam 2021: August 21, Saturday.
- Third Onam 2021: August 22, Sunday
- Fourth Onam 2021: August 23, Monday.
Onam Wishes & Greetings:
- Wishing you the happiest life as colorful as Athapookkalam, and this Onam may bring you all the prosperities. Happy Onam to you!
- On this memorable occasion of Onam, I wish your life to be filled with wealth, delight, and prosperity. Many many Onam wishes to you and your family.
- Wishing that King Mahabali blesses you with happiness, prosperity, and wealth. Happy Onam to you...
- Let this Onam brings you a lot of good luck, happiness, and wellness... Happy Onam to you and Your Family.
