Onam
Kannada
Onam
About Onam
Onam is celebrated in Karnataka, particularly in the border areas with Kerala. It is a harvest festival that marks the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali.
The festival is celebrated with traditional rituals, flower carpets (pookkalam), and the famous Onam Sadya feast.
In Karnataka, the festival is celebrated with traditional feasts, cultural programs, and community gatherings.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe traditional rituals and enjoy the festive celebrations.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Prepare traditional flower carpets (pookkalam).
- Enjoy the Onam Sadya feast with family and friends.
- Participate in cultural programs and traditional games.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The festival is a celebration of harvest and homecoming.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Prepare traditional flower carpets (pookkalam).
- Offer prayers to King Mahabali.
- Enjoy the Onam Sadya feast.
- Participate in cultural programs and traditional games.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Onam is celebrated in Karnataka, particularly in the border areas with Kerala, as a harvest festival marking the homecoming of King Mahabali.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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