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Religion
Onam 2026: Thiruvonam Lights Up Kerala with Homecomings and Festive Feasts
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🗓 26 Aug 2026, 02:19 PM
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The 2026 Onam festival’s Thiruvonam day saw thousands of Keralites return home, celebrate with elaborate feasts, and uphold age‑old traditions across the state.
Onam 2026’s Thiruvonam, the festival’s most significant day, was marked by vibrant celebrations across Kerala.
Thousands of Keralites returned to their hometowns, turning cities and villages into hubs of reunion and joy.
Families prepared the traditional Onam Sadya, a multi‑course feast served on banana leaves, featuring dishes like avial, sambar, and payasam.
Alongside feasting, customary practices such as flower carpet displays, boat races, and temple visits added to the festive atmosphere.
Thousands of Keralites returned to their hometowns, turning cities and villages into hubs of reunion and joy.
Families prepared the traditional Onam Sadya, a multi‑course feast served on banana leaves, featuring dishes like avial, sambar, and payasam.
Alongside feasting, customary practices such as flower carpet displays, boat races, and temple visits added to the festive atmosphere.