Onam is a Hindu festival celebrated amongst the Malayalis in Kerala (God’s Own Country). This auspicious occasion is celebrated with great fervor not only amongst the Hindus in Kerala, but every Malayali around the globe celebrate Onam with sheer enthusiasm. Onam occurs on the first month of Malayalam calendar, which is called as Chingam. The most important day of Onam is known as Thiru Onam, and this year it falls on September 11. From celebs to commoners, everyone dresses up in traditional attire, prepare sadya (dish) and serve it on a banana leaf, arrange pookkalam (flower arrangement at the verandah), and much more.

Celebs down south and from other other industries have followed all these customs and shared pictures on social media. Fans undoubtedly love to see how their favourite celebs are celebrating Onam. Besides extending wishes on social media, celebs also participate in the various fun activities that take place on the day of Thiru Onam. As this auspicious festival is around the corner, let’s take a look at the celebs who shared some lovely pictures on social media, celebrating Onam.

Aishwarya Lekshmi

 

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Happy Onam Again!!! #onam2017 #favouritestsaree ❤❤ #favoritepicture

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KS Chithra

Nikki Galrani

Priyamani Raj

Parvatii Nair

Pooja Hegde

Ranveer Brar

Raai Laxmi

Ramya Nambessan

Nivetha Thomas

Prithviraj Sukumaran

Sreesanth

Arya with Mammootty

Amala Paul with Fahadh Faasil

Ahaana Krishna and Ishaani Krishna

 

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Kunchacko Boban with Family

 

 
 
 

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Jayaram with Family

Mohanlal

Tovino Thomas

 

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Happy Onam ! #onam #happiness #family

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Priya Prakash Varrier

 

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Onam 2k17 #mypeople #lifeline #bestthingaboutvimala #woudnthavesurvivedwithoutthem#ducksforlife

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Things were different last year for all Keralites. The state was hit by the worst rains, causing floods, claiming hundreds of lives. Not only the Malayalis in Kerala but across the globe, did not celebrate Onam. Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan had announced, “Let’s celebrate this #Onam by bringing help to those among us who are suffering. More than a million of our people are in relief camps. We have together survived the worst disaster in our State's history. Let us also set an example in rebuilding efforts.” Even this year Kerala has been hit by floods. But the Malayalis still have a ray of hope that everything will get resolved and they’ll get to celebrate Onam 2019.

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