Celebrating Onam 2024: A Festival of Harvest and Joy in Kerala

The vibrant festival of Onam, celebrated with great enthusiasm in Kerala, marks the onset of the harvest season and the conclusion of the monsoon. This year, Onam festivities began on August 26 and are set to culminate today, September 15, with the grand celebration of Thiruvonam, the festival’s final day.

Onam is a ten-day festival that holds deep cultural significance and is associated with several legends, the most prominent being the return of King Mahabali. It is a time of joy, togetherness, and the sharing of blessings and prosperity. The festival is characterized by various traditional rituals, cultural performances, and sumptuous feasts known as Onam Sadhya.

Here are thoughtful wishes and messages you can share with your loved ones on this auspicious day: “May the god shower blessings upon you and your family, and may your home be filled with happiness, love, and peace. Happy Onam!”

Another popular message states, “As the ten days of Onam celebrations come to an end, may Lord Mahabali bless you, helping you grow both professionally and personally. Happy Onam!”

Onam is an occasion to embrace joy and spirituality. It is a time when families gather to celebrate and create cherished memories. As one message puts it, “This Onam, may God bring you fortune and shower blessings upon you as you continue to progress in life.”

Though the festival concludes today, the spirit of Onam is meant to persist throughout the year. As one wishes, “The festive spirit of Onam is about to end, but let’s resolve to keep the happiness, joy, and devotion of the festival alive.”

This year’s Onam has been an opportunity for people to express gratitude for abundance and to look forward to a prosperous future filled with happiness. Such sentiments are encapsulated in greetings like, “May this Onam festival bring an abundance of joy and happiness into your life. Happy Onam 2024.”