Overview

• Onam’s ten-day observance concluded on September 5 with Thiruvonam rites across Kerala, from intricate pookalam flower carpets to grand Onasadya feasts.
• Devotees crowded major shrines such as Sree Padmanabha Swamy, Guruvayur and Aranmula, as towns hosted traditional performances and community games.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other national and state leaders shared greetings, stressing unity and Kerala’s heritage.
• The state ran Kerala Tourism–led festivities and opened special fair-price markets that drew heavy footfall, and educational institutions remained closed for the festival period.
• Festive commerce was strong, with BEVCO reporting ₹826.38 crore in collections, a 6.38% rise over the same season in 2024.