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Onam 2025 unfolds as a vibrant and joyous harvest festival celebrated predominantly in Kerala and by Malayali communities across India. Marking the return of the legendary King Mahabali, this ten-day festival from August 26 to September 5 culminates in Thiruvonam, the grandest day of celebration. With colourful floral rangolis (pookalam), grand feasts (Onasadya), traditional boat races, folk dances, and heartfelt rituals, Onam unites communities in gratitude, prosperity, and cultural pride. (Photo Source: PTI)
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A person dressed as King Mahabali looks on as people compete in ‘Tug of War’ as part of Onam festival celebrations organised by the Forest Department, in Kozhikode, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 (Photo Source: PTI)
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Malayalam film actress and dancer Navya Nair performs on stage during the Onam festivities, featured under the banner of ‘Mavelikkus 2025’, in Kozhikode, Kerala, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. (Photo Source: PTI)
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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and state police chief Ravada Chandrasekhar during the Onam festival celebrations at the police headquarters, in Thiruvananthapuram, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. (Photo Source: PTI)
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Onam celebrations at Malabar Christian College in Kozhikode on August 26, 2025. (Photo Source: PTI)
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People carry idols of lord Shiva marking the first the day of Onam celebrations. Onam is a harvest festival which celebrates the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali. During Onam, which generally falls in late August or early September, Kerala is decked up with pookkalam and lights. (Photo Source: PTI)
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Women make a pookalam (floral rangoli) as part of Onam celebrations, in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. (Photo Source: PTI)
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People gather near caparisoned elephants during Onam festival celebrations, at Thrikkakara Vamanamoorthy Temple, in Kochi, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. (Photo Source: PTI)
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Ayyappa Temple celebrates traditional Onam festival behind closed doors sans the devotees in Rastapeth. (Photo Source: PTI)
