Onam is an annual harvest and cultural festival celebrated mostly by the Malayali population in Kerala. The 10-day festival is also the official festival in the state which includes several cultural events.
It takes place during the month of Chingam on the Malayalam solar calendar. This year, the festival began on Friday, September 6, and will conclude on September 17. The main celebration day, also known as Thriruvonam, will be celebrated on September 15, 2024, Sunday.
People begin this festival by cleaning their homes, taking early morning baths, decorating their homes and temples with flowers, making Pookalam, and enjoying Onam Sandhya. People offer prayers and fasts to the gods in the temples.
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Apart from other things, people also share their best wishes, messages, quotes and greetings to their families and friends.
Top 50 wishes, messages, and greetings to share
- Wishing you and your family a prosperous and joyful Onam!
- May the spirit of Onam fill your home with love, peace, and happiness.
- Happy Onam! May the colors and brightness of the festival bring you joy.
- Onam Ashamsakal! May this festival bring peace and harmony to your life.
- May the King Mahabali bless you with good health, wealth, and prosperity. Happy Onam!
- May the spirit of Onam guide you towards your dreams. Happy Onam 2024!
- Here's to a bountiful harvest and joyous celebrations. Happy Onam!
- Sending you my heartfelt wishes on the auspicious occasion of Onam!
- May your life be as colorful as the beautiful Pookalam. Happy Onam!
- Let’s celebrate the festival of togetherness with love. Happy Onam to all!
- May the spirit of Onam remain with you throughout the year. Wishing you a joyous and blessed festival!
- On this festive occasion, let’s cherish the bond of family and friends. Happy Onam!
- May the vibrant celebrations of Onam bring endless joy to your home. Have a prosperous Onam!
- Wishing you a harvest full of happiness, a life full of health, and a festival full of celebrations. Happy Onam!
- May the sweetness of Onam Pookalam and the joy of Onasadhya fill your life with everlasting happiness!
- Let's rejoice in the divine spirit of King Mahabali. Wishing you a blessed and joyous Onam!
- Onam is the festival of unity, prosperity, and love. Let's come together to celebrate this special occasion!
- This Onam, may you be blessed with happiness and success. Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Onam!
- May the festivities of Onam brighten your day and light up your life with love and happiness.
- Celebrate Onam with joy and love, and let it bring happiness to all corners of your life.
- Greetings on Onam 2024! Wishing you a festival full of cheer and laughter.
- Sending you my warm wishes for a prosperous and blessed Onam!
- On this special occasion of Onam, I send my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to you and your family.
- Wishing you a delightful Onam full of joy and laughter with your loved ones.
- May the harvest festival bring new beginnings and the fulfillment of all your dreams. Happy Onam!
- Happy Onam 2024! May this festival light up your life with love, happiness, and prosperity.
- Here’s wishing you a delightful Onam full of peace, love, and joy!
- Sending you warm greetings this Onam! May your days ahead be filled with love and happiness.
- May the spirit of Onam bring you closer to your loved ones and fill your life with sweetness.
- Happy Onam 2024! Wishing you an abundance of joy and togetherness.
- Wishing you a happy and colorful Onam!
- May your Onam be filled with love and joy!
- Happy Onam! May this festival bring peace to your life.
- Onam Ashamsakal! Have a blessed and joyous festival.
- May the spirit of Onam shine bright in your life this year!
- Wishing you prosperity and happiness this Onam season.
- Happy Onam! May you be blessed with joy and success.
- May your life be as bright and beautiful as the festival of Onam!
- Sending you good vibes and best wishes for Onam 2024!
- Onam greetings to you and your family! Have a joyous celebration.
Inspirational Onam Quotes
- "Onam is not just a festival to cherish but a moment to reincarnate the past of prosperity and goodness." — Anonymous
- "May the festival of Onam be the start of your bigger, brighter, and happier future." — Anonymous
- "The greatness of Onam is not just about the feast and flowers, but the love that binds us together." — Anonymous
- "Onam teaches us the value of togetherness and unity. May this festival be a reminder of the joy of being united." — Anonymous
- "The grand feast of Onam isn’t just food for the stomach but food for the soul." — Anonymous
- "Onam is the perfect time for family reunions, where love and laughter blossom together." — Anonymous
- "Let this Onam be a celebration of the return of joy and love in our lives." — Anonymous
- "Onam is a celebration of the harmony of mankind, the richness of culture, and the legacy of tradition." — Anonymous
- "The true spirit of Onam lies in spreading happiness and cherishing togetherness." — Anonymous
- "May the colors and flavors of Onam fill your home with prosperity and joy." — Anonymous