Onam 2026: Thiruvonam falls on August 26

Exam-focused facts from the 26 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Onam is a 10-day harvest festival celebrated in Kerala during the Malayalam month of Chingam (August-September).
The main day of Onam, Thiruvonam, falls on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
The festival commemorates the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali.
According to mythology, Lord Vishnu took the form of Vamana to subdue King Mahabali, who was granted a boon to visit his people once a year.
The 10-day celebrations include Pookalam (floral carpets), Vallamkali (snake boat race) on Anizham, and the Onam Sadhya (a traditional vegetarian feast of 11-13 dishes served on a banana leaf).