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IN PHOTOS: Onam 2026 celebrations bring festive fervour across India

Updated On: 26 August, 2026 06:57 PM IST | Poorva Gaikwad

Onam celebrations brought colour and festive spirit across the country as people came together to mark Kerala's harvest festival. From intricate pookalam designs and traditional dances to colourful cultural programmes and the grand Onam Sadya, the festivities showcased the rich traditions and vibrant culture associated with the festival. (PICS/PTI)

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In Ernakulam, rituals being performed as part of the ‘Onam’ festival at Thrikkakara Temple, in Ernakulam district, Kerala. (PICS/PTI)
In Ernakulam, rituals being performed as part of the ‘Onam’ festival at Thrikkakara Temple, in Ernakulam district, Kerala. (PICS/PTI)
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An Onam Pookalam, a vibrant floral artwork celebrating Kerala's rich cultural heritage and festive traditions, is displayed at Andheri Metro Station (Metro Line 1) in Mumbai on August 26, 2026. Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi
An Onam Pookalam, a vibrant floral artwork celebrating Kerala's rich cultural heritage and festive traditions, is displayed at Andheri Metro Station (Metro Line 1) in Mumbai on August 26, 2026. Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi
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Caparisoned elephants take part in a colourful procession during Onam celebrations at the Thrikkakara Temple in Ernakulam district, Kerala
Caparisoned elephants take part in a colourful procession during Onam celebrations at the Thrikkakara Temple in Ernakulam district, Kerala
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People throng a market in Thiruvananthapuram for last-minute preparations, known as ‘Uthrada Pachil’, on Uthradam, the eve of Thiruvonam and the ninth day of the Onam festival, in Kerala
People throng a market in Thiruvananthapuram for last-minute preparations, known as ‘Uthrada Pachil’, on Uthradam, the eve of Thiruvonam and the ninth day of the Onam festival, in Kerala
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Caparisoned elephants and their mahouts take part in the Thiruvonam celebrations in Kochi
Caparisoned elephants and their mahouts take part in the Thiruvonam celebrations in Kochi
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Family members come together to celebrate the festival of Onam in Thane, Maharashtra
Family members come together to celebrate the festival of Onam in Thane, Maharashtra
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Devotees gather at the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple in Pathanamthitta to celebrate the festival of Onam in Kerala
Devotees gather at the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple in Pathanamthitta to celebrate the festival of Onam in Kerala

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