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IN PHOTOS: Onam festivities begin in Kerala with pookalam, sadhya and cultural procession

Updated On: 28 August, 2025 01:55 PM IST | Raaina Jain

Onam – Kerala’s vibrant 10-day harvest festival – began on August 26 this year, and will conclude on September 5 with Thiruvonam, which is considered the most important day. With the commencement of the festival, Kerala is immersed in celebrations. Here are some glimpses of the festivities (Pics/PTI)

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Kerala comes alive during Onam, showcasing its vibrant culture in a spectacular display of tradition, colours, and festivities

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Kerala comes alive during Onam, showcasing its vibrant culture in a spectacular display of tradition, colours, and festivities
In Kochi, people took part in the ‘Athachamayam’ procession on August 26

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In Kochi, people took part in the ‘Athachamayam’ procession on August 26

'Athachamayam' is a colourful cultural fiesta held annually in the Tripunithura area of Kochi to mark the beginning of the 10-day-long festivities

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'Athachamayam' is a colourful cultural fiesta held annually in the Tripunithura area of Kochi to mark the beginning of the 10-day-long festivities

In Thiruvananthapuram, children enjoyed 'Onam Sadhya', a traditional feast served on a banana leaf

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In Thiruvananthapuram, children enjoyed 'Onam Sadhya', a traditional feast served on a banana leaf

College students in the city made a 'pookalam (flower rangoli)' as part of the Onam festival celebrations

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College students in the city made a 'pookalam (flower rangoli)' as part of the Onam festival celebrations

At the famous Vadakkumnathan Temple in Thrissur, a 60-feet 'pookalam’ was made to mark the festivities

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At the famous Vadakkumnathan Temple in Thrissur, a 60-feet 'pookalam’ was made to mark the festivities

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