Onam is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It is a ten-day festival that falls in the month of Chingam, which is the first month of the Malayalam calendar. Onam is a festival of great significance for the people of Kerala and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fanfare.
The festival is celebrated to honor King Mahabali, who is believed to have ruled Kerala during the golden age of prosperity and equality. According to legend, King Mahabali was a just and fair ruler who took care of the needs of his subjects and ensured that they lived happy and contented life. However, the gods were jealous of his popularity and decided to banish him from the underworld.

Onam is celebrated to mark the homecoming of King Mahabali to Kerala. On the day of Onam, people decorate their homes with colorful flower arrangements called pookalam and prepare elaborate feasts called Onasadya, which consist of a variety of traditional dishes.
The main attraction of Onam is the snake boat race, which is held on the river Pamba. The race involves teams of rowers who compete against each other in long, narrow boats called chundan vallam. The teams are dressed in traditional attire and the race is accompanied by the beating of drums and the singing of folk songs.
In addition to the boat race, Onam is also marked by various cultural and traditional events such as folk dances, music concerts, and cultural programs. People also participate in traditional games such as tug of war, kabaddi, and kalaripayattu, which is a form of martial arts.

Overall, Onam is a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of Kerala and a time for people to come together and enjoy the festivities with their loved ones. It is a festival that brings joy and happiness to the people of Kerala and is an integral part of the state’s cultural identity.
Here are some of the Happy Onam Wishes, Messages, and Images to share on Onam with your Malayali friends and loved ones

Happy Onam Wishes 2023

• Wish you a prosperous life. May Onam lead to new beginnings in life. Happy Onam!
• Cheers to the beautiful festival. May your life be filled with joy and happiness! Happy Onam!
• This Onam, I wish the spirit of Onam to guide you in life and fulfill your desires.

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• May the color and lights of Onam fill happiness and prosperity in your home. Happy Onam!



• May the festivities of Onam fill your home with joy and prosperity. Sending you my heartfelt wishes on this auspicious day.
• This Onam, may you have life be filled with happiness, good health, and prosperity. Wishing a 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!
• May the Spirit of Onam festival guide and light your way to the path you choose. Have a blessed Onam!
• Happy Onam. On this joyous occasion of Onam, I wish you joy and good health, and may you always enjoy the bounty of nature!
• May King Mahabali bless you with good health and happiness. May all your hopes, dreams, and wishes come true. Happy Onam!
• As Kerala welcomes our dear King, I wish you an Onam, filled with Happiness and Joy My heartfelt Onashamsakal.

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Happy Onam Messages 2023

• May the colors and joy of Onam fill your home and heart with happiness and prosperity. May you always enjoy good fortune and the choicest bounty and nature. Happy Onam!
• Giving, sharing, loving, and celebrating together – that’s the essence of Onam. May this year’s Onam celebration bring more fun to you and your friends and family.
• Happy Onam!
• On this festive occasion, I pray that the spirit of Onam fills your heart with joy! Wishing you a life full of happiness, prosperity, and satisfaction. Happy Onam!
• Here’s wishing you health, wealth, and happiness. May the spirit of Onam remain everywhere—where ever you go, whatever you do, and whoever you might be with. Happy Onam!



• Onam is here. It’s time to decorate your home with Pokalams, challenge friends for a fun-filled boat race, and feast like a king during Onam Sandhya. Let’s celebrate the harvest festival together and make it a moment to remember. Happy Onam!
• I may be miles away, but the spirit of Onam will always stay in my heart. So, let’s celebrate this Onam festival by heart and my soul. Happy Onam to you!
• Colourful Pookalam, lively songs, delicious feasts, complete it with prayers to have a blessed year ahead til the next Onam festival. Happy Onam!
• Onam:
  O – Orumayude
  N – Nanmayude
  A – Aghoshangalude
  M – Malayaliyude
  Onam Varavayi!!!

Happy Onam Wishes For Family 2023

• I hope this Onam brings joy and prosperity to you and your family. Happy Onam!
• Here’s wishing you a Happy Onam! From our family to yours.



• This Onam, we wish that King Mahabali blesses you and your family with all that you desire. Happy Onam, from our family to yours!
• May the Onam festival be the start of your successful life. Wishing you and your family a blessed Onam!
• Onam is a perfect time for families to bond. So this year’s Onam, I wish you and your family to have a good time. Happy Onam!

Happy Onam Wishes in Malayalam

• “തുമ്പയും തുളസിയും മുക്കുത്തിപ്പൂവും
  പിന്നെ മനസിൽ നിറയെ ആഹ്ലാദവുമായി പൊന്നോണം വരവായി…
  ഹൃദയം നിറഞ്ഞ ഓണാശംസകൾ”



• “നാട്ടിലും വീട്ടിലും ആരവങ്ങൾ ചാര്‍ത്തി
  ഒരിക്കൽകൂടി പൊന്നോണം എത്തി
  മാവേലിമന്നനെ വരവേൽക്കാൻ നാടും വീടും ഒരുങ്ങി
  ഓണാശംസക”
• “തുമ്പപ്പൂവിൻ മനോഹാരിതയിൽ
  പൂക്കളമൊരുക്കീടാൻ
  ഒരു പൊന്നോണക്കാലംകൂടി…
  ഓണാശംസകൾ”



Happy Onam Quotes

• “May Lord Vamana bless you with a wonderful
  harvest of your deeds at all times and on this
  a festive occasion, may you reap a wonderful
  harvest of crops, relationships,s, and happiness.”
• “Festivals bring the family together. It gives reason to have fun one more time.
  A festival like Onam brings prosperity to the family.
  It gives reason to smile One more time.
  Happy Onam to you and your family!”
• “Onam is the time for pookalam on the floor;
  Children on swings; tiger-clad men with hunters behind them;
  People enjoying sadyas with family…” – Anonymous