👑 Onam (Thiruvonam) Countdown Timer 🌺
See exactly how long until the main day of the Festival of Harvest and King Mahabali's return!
The Majesty of Onam and Thiruvonam
Onam is the official state festival of Kerala, celebrated with immense enthusiasm and cultural significance. It marks the annual return of the legendary King Mahabali, whose reign was considered a golden era of prosperity and equality.
When is Thiruvonam?
Onam spans ten days, starting with *Atham* and concluding with the most auspicious day, **Thiruvonam**. This main day is determined by the position of the moon and stars, occurring when the lunar asterism (*Nakshatra*) called **Thiruvonam** (Shravana) prevails during the Malayalam month of **Chingam** (usually August or September in the Gregorian calendar).
Activities include decorating homes with elaborate floral carpets (*Pookalam*), the famous snake boat races (*Vallam Kali*), the traditional Onam feast (*Onam Sadya*), and various folk dances like *Kaithotti Kali*. The countdown above provides the exact time until this central day of the festival.