Onam 2022: Important dates, Significance of the festival, Greetings you can send

It's time for Onam, the most important festival in Kerala. The main four days of the festival start from Wednesday, September 7.

September 7, Uthradam: The first day of Onam, falling on the nakshatra day of Uthradam. The pookkalam, or floral carpet, traditionally ends on this day. This also the day homes get ready for the main day of the festival.

September 8, Thiruvonam: The second day of Onam, and the most important one. Malayalis flock to temples in the morning, bring out brand new clothes ( or Onakkodi) and have a grand feast on banana leaves ( Onasadya) at noon.


September 9, Avittam: The third day of Onam, corresponding to the nakshatra Avittam.

September 10, Chathayam: Or Fouth Onam, or the final important day of the festival. The main festivities end on this day.The Jayanti day of Sree Narayana Guru, one of the most important social reformers of Kerala, also falls on that day.

Onam is a harvest festival which falls in the Chingam month( mid August to mid September) of the Malayalam calendar. The festival celebrates the legend of the Asura king Mahabali, during whose rule the land was said to be prosperous and all people were treated equal. People of Kerala believe that Onam is the time the king makes an annual visit to meet his former subjects after being banished to the netherworlds by Lord Vamana, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu.

Onam is celebrated by Malayalis across the globe. Here are 10 greetings and messages you can send to your friends and loved ones.

1) Ellarkkum Onam Aashamsakal ( Happy Onam to all)

2) Hope this Onam brings prosperity and haappiness to you and your family.

3) Wish you a happy, prosperous, colourful, healthy and funfilled Onam this year.

4) May the spirit of Onam prevail in whatever you do. A very Happy Onam to you and your loved ones.

5) On this festive occasion of Onam, I extend my warm wishes. May you and your family be blessed with happiness and prosperity.

6) Celebrate this Onam with joy and happiness. Cheers and Happy Onam, everyone.

7) We may be miles apart, but the spirit of Onam binds us all together. Happy Onam to you.

8) May the lights and sounds of Onam fill your home. Onam greetings to you and your loved ones.

9) When the land of Kerala gets ready to welcome King Mahabali this Onam, I extend my warmest greetings to you.

10) Sending our warmest wishes to you and your family. Have a wonderful and HAPPY ONAM.