Onam — મહત્વ અને આધ્યાત્મિક અર્થ
Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala, celebrating the annual visit of King Mahabali (Maveli). It marks the homecoming of the beloved demon king and the bounty of the harvest season.
Onam — પૌરાણિક કથા
According to the Bhagavata Purana, the asura king Mahabali (Bali) was pushed into the netherworld by Vamana (Vishnu's dwarf avatar). Pleased with Bali's devotion, Vishnu granted him a boon to visit his people once a year. Onam is that day when Kerala welcomes him with feasts and flowers.
Onam — પૂજા વિધિ
- At dawn, draw Pookalam (flower rangoli) at the entrance; add a new layer each day during the ten-day celebration.
- Prepare the Onam sadya (feast) with traditional dishes on banana leaves.
- Wear new clothes (Kasavu saree or mundu); participate in Vallam Kali (boat race) if available.
- Perform Thrikkakarayappan (Vamana) puja; swing and sing Onam songs (Onappattu).
- On Thiruvonam day, lay the full sadya and welcome King Mahabali.
Onam — સંસ્કૃત મંત્રો
ॐ नमो भगवते वामनाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāmanāya
Salutations to Lord Vamana
Onam — પરંપરાગત ભોજન અને પ્રસાદ
- ●Onam Sadya (multiple courses)
- ●Parippu curry
- ●Sambar
- ●Avial
- ●Payasam
- ●Banana
Onam — ભારતમાં પ્રાદેશિક ઉજવણી
Kerala(ഓണം)
Pookalam, Sadya, Vallam Kali, Pulikali
Tamil Nadu (Kerala diaspora)(ഓണം)
Similar observance
Onam — શું કરવું અને શું ન કરવું
કરવાયોગ્ય
- ✓Draw Pookalam
- ✓Prepare or partake in Sadya
- ✓Wear traditional dress
- ✓Welcome the spirit of Mahabali
ટાળવાયોગ્ય
- ✗Do not skip the flower arrangement
- ✗Avoid disrespect to the tradition
- ✗Do not waste the feast
Onam — વારંવાર પૂછાતા પ્રશ્નો
- Onam શું છે?
- Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala, celebrating the annual visit of King Mahabali (Maveli).
- Onamની પૂજા વિધિ શું છે?
- At dawn, draw Pookalam (flower rangoli) at the entrance; add a new layer each day during the ten-day celebration.; Prepare the Onam sadya (feast) with traditional dishes on banana leaves.; Wear new clothes (Kasavu saree or mundu); participate in Vallam Kali (boat race) if available.; Perform Thrikkakarayappan (Vamana) puja; swing and sing Onam songs (Onappattu).
- Onamના દિવસે શું ખાવું?
- Onam Sadya (multiple courses), Parippu curry, Sambar, Avial, Payasam
- Onamના દિવસે શું કરવું?
- Draw Pookalam; Prepare or partake in Sadya; Wear traditional dress
- Onamના દિવસે શું ટાળવું?
- Do not skip the flower arrangement; Avoid disrespect to the tradition; Do not waste the feast
- Onamના દિવસે કયા દેવતાની પૂજા થાય છે?
- Onam Vishnuને સમર્પિત છે.