Happy Onam 2020: Images, Quotes, Wishes, Messages, Cards, Greetings, Pictures and GIFs

Onam is one of the most celebrated festivals amongst the Malayalis in and outside Kerala. The annual harvest festival is a 10 day celebration which according to the Gregorian calendar occurs in the month of August and September. This year, it began on the 22nd of August and will end on August 31.

The festival is celebrated to mark the homecoming of the grandson of Prahlada, King Mahabali.

According to legends, King Mahabali, also known as Bali, was a great Asura Emperor. Due to Bali's rising popularity amongst the people, the followers of the Hindu God Vishnu weren't happy. That's when Vishnu changed his form to Vamana and became a dwarf. As Vamana, asked Mahabali for some land which he could cover in three strides. When Mahabali agreed to the dwarf's request, Vamana transformed himself into a magnificent giant. In the first step, he covered the Earth and with the second he covered the Heaven. For no other place left to cover for the third stride, Mahabali offered his head to Vamana and the latter pushed Mahabali in the underworld. That's when Mahabali requested Vamana if he could visit Thiruvonam once a year to pay a visit to his beloved people. Vamana or Lord Vishnu granted Mahabali's wish and since then Onam is celebrated with great enthusiasm amongst people living in Kerala.

Some of the main celebrations during Onam are Vallam Kali (boat races), Pookkalam (flower Rangoli), Onam Kali, Tug of War, Pulikali (tiger dances), Thumbi Thullal (women’s dance), Kummattikali (mask dance), Onathappan (worship), Onathallu (martial arts), Onavillu (music), Kazhchakkula (plantain offerings), Onapottan (costumes) and Atthachamayam (folk songs and dance). During this time, people wear new dresses, decorate their houses and prepare the traditional meal, which is known as sadhya.

Although, this year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is difficult to celebrate the festival on a wide scale, you can always send your loved ones, family and friends, beautiful greeting card images and send them these wonderful quotes to wish them on this auspicious occasion of
Onam.

Happy Onam 2020: Quotes, Wishes, Messages, Greetings

Here's wishing you a Happy Onam! From our family to yours.

This Onam, I wish the spirit of Onam to guide you in life and fulfil your desires.

May the festivities of Onam fill your home with joy and prosperity. Sending you my heartfelt wishes on this auspicious day.

I hope this Onam brings joy and prosperity to you and your family. Happy Onam!

This Onam, may you have life be filled with happiness, good health and prosperity. Wishing a happy Onam!

It's that time of the year when people enjoy Sadhyas with their family. Wishing you a very happy Onam!

This Onam, we wish that King Mahabali blesses you and your family with all that you desire. Happy Onam, from our family to yours!

Let’s celebrate the harvest festival in all its splendour. Happy Onam!

As we celebrate the homecoming of King Mahabali, I wish his blessings remain with us this year. Wishing you a happy Onam!

This Onam, let us welcome King Mahabali with great joy! Happy Onam!

Happy Onam 2020: Images, Pictures and Cards

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