Kochi’s Onam buzz returns after rain disrupts Uthradam sales
Kochi will wake up to Thiruvonam celebrations on Wednesday as heavy rain that had dampened Uthradam largely stayed away on Tuesday, restoring festive buzz.
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Onam legend of King Mahabali’s annual return explained
Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala, celebrates the annual return of the mythological King Mahabali to visit his people. Two articles present the legend with contrasting emphases. Deccan Herald frames the story…
Onam sadya goes to restaurants as monsoon failure hits Kerala crops
Kerala's Onam feast is shifting from home kitchens to restaurants and caterers this year, driven by crop losses after a deficient monsoon and by changing consumer habits. India.mongabay.com reports that a dry…
Yash’s Toxic releases Wednesday to capitalise on Onam, Eid holidays
Yash's gangster drama 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' released worldwide on Wednesday, August 26, on over 12,000 screens. The mid-week release was chosen because August 26 coincides with the government holidays…
President Murmu greets citizens on Onam, Eid Milad-un-Nabi
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday greeted citizens on the eve of the harvest festival Onam and Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. In a message, she said Onam celebrates rich culture and…
School holidays for Onam, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026
School holidays in August and September 2026 will differ across states and individual schools, with major festivals including Onam, Janmashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi on the calendar. The exact dates and duration of…
Kerala sees Onam travel boom as KSRTC temple trips surge 50%
Kerala's KSRTC has scheduled 350 trips under its Onam temple package this season, a 50% jump from last year, with 200 already operated. The cash-strapped corporation is tapping into Onam as the…
Hot axle delays Bengaluru-Ernakulam Vande Bharat by six hours
Passengers on the Bengaluru-Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express faced a six-hour delay Sunday after a hot axle was detected before departure. The train, fully booked for Onam, was scheduled to leave KSR Bengaluru…
Kerala liquor sales cross Rs 279 crore in first three days of Onam
Kerala's liquor sales touched Rs 279.12 crore in the first three days of the Onam season this year, compared to Rs 250.96 crore in the same period last year, according to Excise…
Nayanthara’s white silk-linen saree is an Onam classic
Actor Nayanthara has shared pictures on Instagram wearing a white silk-linen saree from Neela by Anu Vardhan, styled for the ongoing Onam celebrations. The saree features a delicate gold zari border and…
