Special Occasion

The Spirit of Onam: Celebrating Kerala’s Grand Festival of Harvest and Heritage


Onam, Kerala’s most revered harvest festival, spans ten vibrant days culminating in Thiruvonam. Rooted in the myth of King Mahabali’s annual homecoming, the festival carries strong cultural, communal, and agrarian significance. It pulsates with rituals—from elaborate floral Pookalams and snake boat races to the sumptuous vegetarian Onam Sadya—bringing together people of all faiths, across generations and geographies.