When is ओणम 2027?

In 2027, ओणम falls on रविवार, १२ सप्टेंबर, २०२७.

What are the ओणम puja rituals?

At dawn, draw Pookalam (flower rangoli) at the entrance; add a new layer each day during the ten-day celebration.; Prepare the Onam sadya (feast) with traditional dishes on banana leaves.; Wear new clothes (Kasavu saree or mundu); participate in Vallam Kali (boat race) if available.; Perform Thrikkakarayappan (Vamana) puja; swing and sing Onam songs (Onappattu).

What to eat on ओणम?

Onam Sadya (multiple courses), Parippu curry, Sambar, Avial, Payasam

What should you do on ओणम?

Draw Pookalam; Prepare or partake in Sadya; Wear traditional dress

What should you avoid on ओणम?

Do not skip the flower arrangement; Avoid disrespect to the tradition; Do not waste the feast

Which deity is worshipped on ओणम?

ओणम is dedicated to वामन, महाबली.

Onam 2027 (Onam)

ओणम Significance & Spiritual Meaning

ओणम — केरळचा प्रमुख कापणी सण; तीरुओणम नक्षत्रात (चिंगम मासात, ऑगस्ट-सप्टेंबर) दहा दिवस साजरा. राजा महाबलीच्या वार्षिक भेटीच्या स्मरणार्थ. पुक्कलम (फुलांची रांगोळी), साडी-कास्तुम, ओणम सद्या (२६ पदार्थांचे भोजन केळीच्या पानावर), वल्लम काली (नौका शर्यत). महाराष्ट्रात केरळवासी समाजाद्वारे साजरा.

ओणम Mythology & Legend

According to the Bhagavata Purana, the asura king Mahabali (Bali) was pushed into the netherworld by Vamana (Vishnu's dwarf avatar). Pleased with Bali's devotion, Vishnu granted him a boon to visit his people once a year. Onam is that day when Kerala welcomes him with feasts and flowers.

ओणम 2027 Puja Rituals & Vidhi

At dawn, draw Pookalam (flower rangoli) at the entrance; add a new layer each day during the ten-day celebration.
Prepare the Onam sadya (feast) with traditional dishes on banana leaves.
Wear new clothes (Kasavu saree or mundu); participate in Vallam Kali (boat race) if available.
Perform Thrikkakarayappan (Vamana) puja; swing and sing Onam songs (Onappattu).
On Thiruvonam day, lay the full sadya and welcome King Mahabali.

ओणम Mantras in Sanskrit

ॐ नमो भगवते वामनाय

oṃ namo bhagavate vāmanāya

Salutations to Lord Vamana

ओणम Traditional Foods & Prasad

●Onam Sadya (multiple courses)
●Parippu curry
●Sambar
●Avial
●Payasam
●Banana

ओणम Regional Celebrations across India

Kerala(ഓണം)

Pookalam, Sadya, Vallam Kali, Pulikali

Tamil Nadu (Kerala diaspora)(ഓണം)

Similar observance

ओणम Do's & Don't's

Do's

✓Draw Pookalam
✓Prepare or partake in Sadya
✓Wear traditional dress
✓Welcome the spirit of Mahabali

Don'ts

✗Do not skip the flower arrangement
✗Avoid disrespect to the tradition
✗Do not waste the feast

ओणम — Frequently Asked Questions

What is ओणम?: ओणम — केरळचा प्रमुख कापणी सण; तीरुओणम नक्षत्रात (चिंगम मासात, ऑगस्ट-सप्टेंबर) दहा दिवस साजरा.
When is ओणम 2027?: In 2027, ओणम falls on रविवार, १२ सप्टेंबर, २०२७.
What are the ओणम puja rituals?: At dawn, draw Pookalam (flower rangoli) at the entrance; add a new layer each day during the ten-day celebration.; Prepare the Onam sadya (feast) with traditional dishes on banana leaves.; Wear new clothes (Kasavu saree or mundu); participate in Vallam Kali (boat race) if available.; Perform Thrikkakarayappan (Vamana) puja; swing and sing Onam songs (Onappattu).
What to eat on ओणम?: Onam Sadya (multiple courses), Parippu curry, Sambar, Avial, Payasam
What should you do on ओणम?: Draw Pookalam; Prepare or partake in Sadya; Wear traditional dress
What should you avoid on ओणम?: Do not skip the flower arrangement; Avoid disrespect to the tradition; Do not waste the feast
Which deity is worshipped on ओणम?: ओणम is dedicated to वामन, महाबली.

Upcoming ओणम Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond

ओणम is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.

Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)

Date	Day	Moonrise Time	Special Name
२६ ऑग, २०२६	बुधवार	05:50 pm	—
१२ सप्टें, २०२७	रविवार	04:29 pm	—

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