Onam 2024 Celebrations Conclude with Festive Greetings and Grand Feasts

Leaders extend wishes as Kerala marks the end of the ten-day harvest festival with traditional events and community gatherings.

Onam, a major Hindu festival primarily celebrated in Kerala, marks the return of the legendary King Mahabali and the start of the harvest season.
The festival, which began on August 26, concludes today, September 15, with Thiruvonam, the most significant day of the celebrations.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan extended their festive greetings, emphasizing unity, compassion, and Kerala's rich cultural heritage.
A grand traditional feast, Uthrada Sadya, was hosted by the Thrikkakara Temple in Ernakulam, serving around 20,000 people as part of the Onam festivities.
Kerala's Chief Minister highlighted ongoing rehabilitation efforts in Wayanad following recent landslides, urging people to donate to the relief fund and support the affected communities.