{"id":14029,"date":"2026-03-05T11:26:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T05:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/?p=14029"},"modified":"2026-03-25T18:20:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T12:50:19","slug":"traditional-rituals-of-onam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/traditional-rituals-of-onam\/","title":{"rendered":"Onam 2026: Dates, Rituals, Astrological Remedies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Onam 2026, Kerala\u2019s biggest harvest festival, rooted in the Sangam era, <strong>celebrates the Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu and the homecoming of King Mahabali<\/strong>. Discover when Onam is, its rituals and the specially curated astrological remedies as per your zodiac by InstaAstro\u2019s astrology experts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b><\/b><a href=\" https:\/\/instaastro.app.link\/dV9EUvg5Zub\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-97027\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14142317\/7-300x103.png\" alt=\"health prediction by instaastro\" width=\"754\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14142317\/7-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14142317\/7-150x51.png 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14142317\/7.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Onam or Thiruvonam 2026 Date and Time<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Take a look at the Onam Thiruvonam 2026 Muhurat below, and also dates of all the 10-day events in\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Onam 2026 Start Day: <\/b>16th August 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Onam 2026 Main Day: <\/b>Wednesday, August 26, 2026<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Thiruvonam Nakshatram Begins: <\/b>10:51 PM on Aug 25, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b><\/b><b>Thiruvonam Nakshatram Ends: <\/b>12:48\u00a0<span class=\"dpTimeStamp\">AM<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"dpOffColor\">on<\/span>\u00a0Aug 27, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" style=\"height: 275px;\" border=\"1\" width=\"416\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"100\" \/>\n<col width=\"100\" \/>\n<col width=\"195\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Day<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Date (2026)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day 1<\/td>\n<td>Atham<\/td>\n<td>16th August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day 2<\/td>\n<td>Chithira<\/td>\n<td>17th August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day 3<\/td>\n<td>Chodi<\/td>\n<td>18th August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day 4<\/td>\n<td>Vishakam<\/td>\n<td>19th August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day 5<\/td>\n<td>Anizham<\/td>\n<td>20th August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day 6<\/td>\n<td>Thriketta<\/td>\n<td>21st August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day 7<\/td>\n<td>Moolam<\/td>\n<td>22nd August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day 8<\/td>\n<td>Pooradam<\/td>\n<td>23rd August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day 9<\/td>\n<td>Uthradom<\/td>\n<td>24th August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day 10<\/td>\n<td>Thiruvonam<\/td>\n<td>26th August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>What Is the Onam Festival?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Onam (also known as Thiruvonam) is the <strong>biggest harvest festival celebrated primarily in Kerala<\/strong>. It takes place in August or September, during the Chingam month, as per the Malayalam calendar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">This festival celebrates the <strong>homecoming of King Mahabali Chakravarti<\/strong>, a legendary ruler of the Chera kingdom. More than Lord Mahabali\u2019s homecoming, <strong>Onam welcomes prosperity, abundance<\/strong> and unity to every Malayali home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/what-does-vastu-shastra-say-about-sleeping-direction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">What Does Vastu Shastra Say About Sleeping Direction?<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Onam Significance &#8211; Why This Festival is Special?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Below are the key reasons that explain why the festival of Thiruvonam is significant in the Malayali community and tradition:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Kerala Harvest Festival<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Onam significance is related to a time of hope and prosperity for farmers after the hard work done in the Karkidakam (the month of heavy monsoon). It marks the<strong> end of the monsoon and the beginning of the rice harvest season<\/strong> (known as Onakoythu, Chingakoythu, or Kannikoythu).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Symbol of Prosperity and Good Times<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kerala harvest festival, aka Onam, also symbolises<strong> abundance, prosperity and the return of good times<\/strong>. Furthermore, it showcases the rich cultural heritage of Kerala.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Lord Vishnu\u2019s Vamana Avatar<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Onam also celebrates the<strong> 5th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Vamana<\/strong>, a young dwarf Brahmin.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several ancient texts, such as <strong>Vamana Purana<\/strong> and <strong>Bhagavata Purana<\/strong>, mention the birth of Vishnu\u2019s Vishwaroopa Trivikrama Vamana on the eve of Onam.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Celebrated in Chingam<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onam falls in the first month of the Malayalam calendar (Kollavarsham), Chingam and is the <strong>first festival of the year.<\/strong> The festivities begin with Atham, gradually building up to the Thiruvonam onam 2026 main day.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Onam Rituals 2026: How is Onam Celebrated?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Onam is celebrated with great happiness and many special customs all over Kerala. These Onam rituals are done throughout the 10-day festival, each having its own meaning and significance. Here is how people celebrate the festival of Onam:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Atha Pookkalam<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Families and children begin making Pookkalam (flower rangolis) using local flowers such as Thumbapoo, Mukkuttipoo, and Kannanthalli. On the first day, people draw a single flower, then add new colours or rings each day until Thiruvonam. These flower drawings symbolise prosperity and are made to welcome Lord Mahabali.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Thrikkakara Appan Worship<\/b><\/span><b><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clay idols representing Lord Vamana (Lord Vishnu\u2019s dwarf avatar) and King Mahabali (also known as Thrikkakara Appan and Onathappan) are placed right in the centre of the growing Onam Pookalam.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Onakkodi (New Clothes)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Families buy and gift each other new clothes on Chodhi, a ritual called Onakkodi. Men typically wear a traditional attire called Mundu, while females wear Kasavu sarees (creamy white with golden borders), and young girls wear Pattu Pavada.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Home Cleaning and Decoration<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not just buying new clothes, but Onam rituals also involve cleaning and decorating homes. This gets them ready to welcome their beloved King Mahabali into their homes.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Vallamkali (Boat Races)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vallamkali begins in various parts of Kerala, especially along the Pamba River in Pathanamthitta. Certainly, it is one of the most popular Onam festival rituals.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Performing Traditional Dance Forms<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulakali (Tiger Dance), Thiruvathira (Women\u2019s Dance), and Kathakali, as well as other traditional Malayali dance forms, are performed during Onam rituals.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Onam Sadhya<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The traditional dish, a key part of the Onam ritual, is made with cooked moong dal and is prepared and enjoyed on a banana leaf by all.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Onathappan Immersion<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the Onam main day, the Onathappan idol is immersed in water, marking King Mahabali\u2019s return on Avittom (the 11th day).\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>What are the 10 days of Thiruvonam?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Atham (Day 1): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onam begins, and the first Pookkalam (Athapookkalam) is created, and initial prayers are offered to Mahabali and Thrikkakara Appan.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Chithira (Day 2): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People clean their homes, add more flowers to the Pookkalam, and visit temples.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Chodhi (Day 3):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Families shop for Onakkodi (new clothes), exchange gifts.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Visakam (Day 4): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The harvest is collected, Sadhya meal ingredients are gathered, and cultural events like Thiruvathirakali and Kathakali are held.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Anizham (Day 5): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The famous boat race (Vallamkali) happens, and people gather and enjoy the race.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Thriketa (Day 6): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People often travel to their ancestral homes to spend quality time together.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Moolam (Day 7): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temples begin to offer special sadhyas (feasts) to devotees.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Pooradam (Day 8):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Small clay idols of Mahabali or Vamana (Maathevaru) are placed in the centre of the Pookkalam.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Uthiradam (Day 9): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known as \u201cFirst Onam,\u201d houses get busy with Sadhya preparations and fresh fruits and vegetables are cleaned and arranged.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Thiruvonam (Day 10): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest Pookkalam is made, families enjoy the special feast, and everyone prays together.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Astrological Significance of Onam or Thiruvonam 2026<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Onam festival is associated with a special <\/span><b>Thiruvonam Nakshatra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (also known as Shravana Nakshatra). Astrologers believe that performing Onam Chingam rituals during this time helps you pull in good fortune and abundance into your life.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onam 2026 astrology day is linked to <\/span><b>Vamana<\/b> <b>Jayanti<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the birthday of Lord Vishnu. This connects to <\/span><b>Jupiter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the planet of wisdom, helping clear old karmic debts and balance Jupiter energy in the kundli. The festival of Onam also happens in <\/span><b>Chingam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, when the <\/span><b>Sun enters Leo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, bringing strong royal power and good fortune.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Zodiac-Wise Onam 2026 Astrological Remedies\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Our expert astrologers have laid down the Onam 2026 special remedies that you can perform to boost your fortune and balance the planetary influence as per your zodiac sign. So, take a look:\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>1. Aries (Mesham)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Remedy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the sacred day of Thiruvonam, offer food to the less fortunate. You can also chant the Gayatri mantra to attract positive vibrations.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>How will it benefit you? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boosts your inner strength and attracts abundance into your family.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>2. Taurus (Vrishabham)\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Remedy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the Onam period, consider donating food for cows at a Gaushala (cow shelter).\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>How will it benefit you? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blesses with wealth, prosperity and peace.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>3. Gemini (Mithunam)\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Remedy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Donate rice and milk to your nearest temple. Alternatively, present gifts to unmarried girls (especially young ones).\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>How will it benefit you?\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brings peace in relationships and clarity.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>4. Cancer (Karkidakam)\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Remedy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the auspicious day of Thiruvonam Onam 2026, wear white-coloured clothes and offer your prayers to Lord Vishnu and Lord Ganesha.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>How will it benefit you? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Removes obstacles and brings positivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>5. Leo (Simham)\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Remedy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stream small amounts of jaggery and wheat into flowing water (like a river or stream). You can also wear silver ornaments on the day of Onam.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>How will it benefit you?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Flows with fortune and inner peace.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>6. Virgo (Kanni)\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Remedy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the 10 days of Onam, feed green fodder or food to cows. Also, pay respect to your parents and other elderly family members.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>How will it benefit you? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brings peace in relationships and removes problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><b><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>7. Libra (Thulam)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Remedy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donate rice, jaggery (gur), and milk to those in need or to a temple.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>How will it benefit you? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attracts sweetness, balance and abundance in life.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>8. Scorpio (Vrischikam)\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Remedy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worship Lord Ganesha daily throughout the Onam 2026 period. Offer him red flowers if possible. Do not forget to keep a red handkerchief with you at all times.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>How will it benefit you? It helps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remove obstacles from your path.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>9. Sagittarius (Dhanus)\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Remedy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear saffron or yellow coloured clothes on the day of Thiruvonam. Also, apply sandalwood tilak (chandan) on your forehead.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>How will it benefit you? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring clarity in life and good fortune.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>10. Capricorn (Makaram)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Remedy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the day of Thiruvonam 2026, offer fresh water and food to birds.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>How will it benefit you? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It lessens karmic burdens and brings Saturn\u2019s blessings.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>11. Aquarius (Kumbham)<\/b><\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Remedy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donate clothes and feed the needy during Thiruvonam 2026. You must pray to the Rudra form of Lord Shiva.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>How will it benefit you? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grant you Lord Shiva\u2019s blessings and attract fortune.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>12. Pisces (Meenam)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Remedy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the Onam 2026 festival, wear gold ornaments or clothes in yellow colours.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>How will it benefit you? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brings wisdom, luck and positivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><div class=\"custom-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"> <div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">1. Which is the main day of Onam in 2026?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">The main Onam date is Thiruvonam, which falls on\u00a0 This is the peak day of celebrations, believed to be when King Mahabali visits his people.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">2. Which day of Onam is called Thiruvonam?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Thiruvonam is the 10th and final day of the Onam festival. It is the most important day, marked by the grand Onam Sadhya and extensive celebrations across Kerala.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">3. What is Pookalam in Onam?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">A Pookalam is a beautiful design made from fresh flowers on the ground. People make it outside their homes during the Onam festival.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">4. What is the significance of Onam Sadhya?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">The famous Onam feast, called the Onasadya, is a grand meal served on a banana leaf during the festival. It has great cultural significance as it serves as a celebration of a good harvest as well as the arrival of Lord Mahabali.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">5. Which festival is celebrated in Kerala in September 2025?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">The biggest festival celebrated in Kerala in September 2025 is Onam. Even though Onam starts in late August, its most important day, Thiruvonam, is on September 5, 2025. So, the main celebrations go on into September.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">6. What&#039;s the story behind Onam?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Onam celebrates the homecoming of Lord Mahabali as he visits the Earth once a year during this period. 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