Onam In Kerala: These Places Will Immerse You In Festivity!

Onam In Kerala: These 5 Places Will Immerse You In Festivity!

Written By Gopika VC Image Credits: Gettyimages

Onam is the most important and well-known holiday in Kerala. It's a sign of King Mahabali's yearly return home, and it's also a celebration of Lord Vishnu's Vaman avatar.

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This ten-day festival brings out the best in the people of Kerala, who enjoy it with a lot of pomp and show.

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Onam is celebrated on the day of the Thiruvonam nakshatram in the Malayalam month of Chingam. (August 29th)

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Onam begins on Atham (Hasta) nakshatra, the first day, and finishes on Thiruvonam (Shravana) nakshatra, the most important day of Onam celebrations, making it a 10-day event.

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Here we provide the five most incredible locations in Kerala that help to paint a revitalizing picture of the state for the Onam holiday.

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Aranmula

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Thrikkakara Temple

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Thrissur

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