Onam 2026: Thiruvonam, Mahabali, and the Kerala diaspora plate
If you’re already marking your festival calendar for 2026, Onam is one date worth planning well in advance. The calendar lists Onam, or Thiruvonam , on August 26, 2026, making that the main date for most families to work around.
You may, however, come across online calendars that give a different date, including September 2. Such variations can occur because different publishers calculate the ten-day Onam season and the Thiruvonam nakshatra, or Shravana star, differently. If you live in Kerala, attend a particular temple, or belong to a Malayali community abroad that follows a specific panchangam, or traditional almanac, it is worth confirming the local observance before booking a venue, ordering flowers, or arranging a large sadya.
You may, however, come across online calendars that give a different date, including September 2. Such variations can occur because different publishers calculate the ten-day Onam season and the Thiruvonam nakshatra, or Shravana star, differently. If you live in Kerala, attend a particular temple, or belong to a Malayali community abroad that follows a specific panchangam, or traditional almanac, it is worth confirming the local observance before booking a venue, ordering flowers, or arranging a large sadya.
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