Onam 2024 Date — Sunday, September 15, 2024
When is Onam in 2024? Onam 2024 falls on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Observance: Onam (Thiruvonam). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Onam 2025 date
Onam 2024 calendar — all ten days from Atham
| Day | Name | Star | Date & day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Atham | Hasta | Fri, 6 September 2024 |
| Day 2 | Chithira | Chitra | Sat, 7 September 2024 |
| Day 3 | Chodhi | Swati | Sun, 8 September 2024 |
| Day 4 | Vishakam | Vishakha | Mon, 9 September 2024 |
| Day 5 | Anizham | Anuradha | Tue, 10 September 2024 |
| Day 6 | Thriketta | Jyeshtha | Wed, 11 September 2024 |
| Day 7 | Moolam | Mula | Thu, 12 September 2024 |
| Day 8 | Pooradam | Purva Ashadha | Fri, 13 September 2024 |
| Day 9 | Uthradam (First Onam) | Uttara Ashadha | Sat, 14 September 2024 |
| Day 10 | Thiruvonam | Shravana | Sun, 15 September 2024 |
Onam follows the Malayalam solar calendar: Thiruvonam is the day the Shravana (Thiruvonam) nakshatra falls in the month of Chingam, and the ten days are counted back from it to Atham.
Onam 2024 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:06 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:25 pm |
| Moonrise | 04:47 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:33 am – 05:19 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:51 am – 12:40 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 04:53 pm – 06:25 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Dwadashi |
| Nakshatra | Shravana |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Sun, 15 September 2024 or ask your local mandir.
Why we celebrate
Kerala harvest festival welcoming righteous King Mahabali; Vamana-Vishnu legend.
How it is celebrated
Pookalam, Onam sadya, boat races, Thiruvonam feast.
Puja timing
Thiruvonam day main feast and puja; ten-day Uthradam to Thiruvonam.
Foods & offerings
Onam sadya — 20+ items on banana leaf: avial, olan, payasam.
Rituals
- Daily pookalam.
- Wear kasavu mundu/sari.
- Community sadya and games.
Onam dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Sun, 15 September 2024 |
| 2025 | Onam 2025 date |
| 2026 | Onam 2026 date |
Hindu festivals around Onam 2024
- Anant Chaturdashi 2024 date — Tue, 17 September 2024
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 date — Sat, 7 September 2024
- Hartalika Teej 2024 date — Fri, 6 September 2024
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2024 date — Wed, 2 October 2024
- Sharad Navratri 2024 date — Thu, 3 October 2024
- Dahi Handi 2024 date — Tue, 27 August 2024
- Janmashtami 2024 date — Mon, 26 August 2024
- Durga Puja 2024 date — Fri, 11 October 2024
- Raksha Bandhan 2024 date — Mon, 19 August 2024
- Dussehra 2024 date — Sat, 12 October 2024
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2024 date — Fri, 16 August 2024
- Sharad Purnima 2024 date — Wed, 16 October 2024
Onam 2024 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:51 am – 12:40 pm | 04:53 pm – 06:25 pm | 06:06 am | 06:25 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:08 pm – 12:57 pm | 05:08 pm – 06:40 pm | 06:26 am | 06:40 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:50 am – 12:39 pm | 04:49 pm – 06:20 pm | 06:08 am | 06:20 pm |
| Chennai | 11:39 am – 12:28 pm | 04:38 pm – 06:09 pm | 05:57 am | 06:09 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:46 am – 12:35 pm | 04:46 pm – 06:17 pm | 06:04 am | 06:17 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:06 am – 11:56 am | 04:07 pm – 05:39 pm | 05:23 am | 05:39 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Sun, 15 September 2024.
Onam 2024 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Onam 2024 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Sun, 15 September 2024 is 11:51 am – 12:40 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
