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Onam 2026: Railways announces 112 special train services for Kerala (Image generated using AI)

Onam 2026: Railways announces 112 special train services for Kerala - Check full list

August 08, 2026 1:24 pm

Onam 2026 special trains will include 112 services for Kerala as Railways prepares to handle the expected festive travel rush.

Railways announces 400 special trains for Puri Rath Yatra and Onam festival rush (Image: ECoR)

Railways to run 300 special trains for Puri Rath Yatra, 100 for Onam in Kerala: Ashwini Vaishnaw

July 06, 2026 7:55 pm

Indian Railways will operate 300 special trains for Puri Rath Yatra and 100 for Onam in Kerala to manage festive travel demand. Check the latest announcement.

Is Onam a Hindu festival? The moral imagination that underpins its secular appeal

September 05, 2025 5:33 pm

Despite its recognition as Kerala’s official state celebration and the enthusiastic participation of people across caste, religion, and political affiliation, Onam’s claim to secular character is constantly challenged

Happy Onam 2025 Wishes: Mark the vibrant harvest festival by sharing best wishes, digital cards, or photos that express the occasion's joy and prosperity.

Happy Onam 2025: 20+ Best Wishes, Quotes, Images, Messages & WhatsApp Status to Celebrate Kerala’s Grand Harvest Festival with Loved Ones

September 05, 2025 6:44 am

Happy Onam (Thiruvonam) 2025 Wishes quotes, images, WhatsApp Messages, Status, Photos, GIF Pics: In 2025, the Onam festivities commenced on August 26 and will conclude with Thiruvonam, which falls on Friday, September 5.

Happy Onam 2025: Celebrate with Thiruvonam Wishes, Messages, Images, Quotes & Status for Friends and Family

September 05, 2025 6:44 am

Happy Onam 2025 Wishes Images, Status, Quotes, Messages, Photos: With Thiruvonam just around the corner, falling on Friday, September 5, 2025, share best wishes with friends and family.

Onam 2025 Thiruvonam Date: All you need to know about this South Indian festival, which is predominantly celebrated in Kerala.

When is Onam 2025: Know Thiruvonam date, timings, and more about this Kerala festival

September 03, 2025 10:24 am

Onam 2025 Thiruvonam Date: This year, Onam festivities will begin on August 26, 2025, and will conclude with Thiruvonam falling on Friday, September 5, 2025.

Before you serve the Onam sadya and relish it, here is a quick guide to the various dishes.

Did you know there's a traditional way to serve and eat the Onam sadya?

September 15, 2024 4:43 pm

There is a particular way a sadya should be served, and an order in which the dishes should be relished.

Onapottan Theyyams walk fast – they wait for none and stop nowhere

On Uthradam morning in Kerala's Malabar, 'Onapottan' Theyyams visit to bestow blessings

September 14, 2024 5:26 pm

Onapottan Theyyams are mute. Their two-day journey through the village begins on Uthradam morning and ends on Thiruvonam

This Onam, be aware of the calorie intake before feasting on sadyas

September 14, 2024 11:59 am

Needless to say, the calorie intake will fluctuate according to the level of your indulgence.

Onam Games | From snakeboats to Pulikali, uncover Kerala’s folk arts with jigsaw puzzles

September 14, 2024 7:53 am

Onam is a time for feasting and togetherness in Kerala. Piece together its colours and stories with five jigsaw puzzles!

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Pulikali 2025: Significance of this folk art in Onam, a harvest festival

September 10, 2025 12:24 pm

Here's everything you need to know about Pulikali, a folk art exclusively celebrated with the vibrancy of its narrative in Onam.

Onam 2023: The ten-day festival is celebrated with much fervour

August 29, 2023 11:43 am

The ten-day-long festival of Onam is here. Also known as Thiru-Onam or Thirvonam, this harvest celebrates the return of King Mahabali to his beloved state, Kerala. This year, Onam festivities began on August 20 and will last till August 31. Let's take a look at how people are celebrating this auspicious festival.