Happy Onam 2025: Heartfelt Wishes, Messages & Quotes in Malayalam and English to Share with Loved Ones

Onam, Kerala’s grand harvest festival, is more than just a celebration—it’s a season of joy, unity, and tradition. Marking the return of the beloved King Mahabali, Onam brings together families and communities in a 10-day celebration filled with colours, dance, food, and devotion.

This year, Onam festivities began on August 26, 2025, and will reach their peak on Thiruvonam, September 5, 2025. Across Kerala, homes are adorned with vibrant Pookalams (floral carpets), traditional dances like Thiruvathirakali are performed, thrilling Vallamkali (snake boat races) take place, and families gather for the famous Onam Sadhya—a sumptuous vegetarian feast served on banana leaves.

But more than the rituals, Onam is about togetherness, love, and gratitude. And one of the best ways to spread the festive spirit is through warm wishes and greetings.

Why is Onam Celebrated?

The story of Onam is rooted in legend. It is believed that Kerala was once ruled by King Mahabali, a generous and just ruler loved by his people. His reign was marked by prosperity, equality, and happiness.

The gods, fearing his popularity, sought Lord Vishnu’s help. Taking his fifth avatar as Vamana, a dwarf Brahmin, Vishnu asked Mahabali for three feet of land. The king, true to his generous nature, agreed. Vamana then grew to cosmic proportions—covering the sky with one step, the earth with the second, and finally placing the third on Mahabali’s head.

Impressed by his humility, Vishnu granted Mahabali a boon: the chance to visit his people once every year. Onam marks this annual homecoming, celebrated with unmatched enthusiasm across Kerala.

Beautiful Traditions of Onam

Pookalam: Intricate floral rangolis at doorsteps, welcoming both King Mahabali and guests.

Thiruvathirakali: Graceful dance performed by women in traditional attire.

Vallamkali: Exciting boat races that showcase Kerala’s festive spirit.

Onam Sadhya: A royal vegetarian feast with over 25 dishes served on banana leaves.

Onam 2025 Wishes in English

Onam is a time to honour tradition and celebrate the abundance of nature. Wishing you joy, love, and laughter this festive season.

Onam isn’t just a festival—it’s the spirit of home, hope, and happiness. May all three fill your life this year. Happy Onam!

May your days be bright with happiness, your heart full of peace, and your home filled with prosperity. Happy Onam 2025!

Wishing you a bountiful Onam with good food, cherished memories, and the warmth of loved ones.

Onam brings people, stories, and traditions together. May it remind you of all the goodness around you.

Onam Wishes in Malayalam

“ജീവിതത്തിൽ ധാരാളം പ്രതീക്ഷകളും വെളിച്ചവും നൽകാൻ ഈ ഓണത്തിന് കഴിയട്ടെ. ഓണാശംസകൾ!”

“പൂക്കളത്തിൻ്റെ നിറങ്ങൾ പോലെ ഈ ഓണാഘോഷത്തിൽ ജീവിതവും വർണാഭമായി തീരട്ടെയെന്ന് ആശംസിക്കുന്നു.”

“ഓർമ്മകളുടെ പൂക്കാലം വിരിയിച്ച് സന്തോഷത്തിൻ്റെ ഓണനാളുകൾ എത്തി കഴിഞ്ഞു. എല്ലാവർക്കും ഓണാശംസകൾ.”

“ഓണമിങ്ങെത്തി! ഓണക്കോടിയുടുത്ത്, ഓണപൂക്കളം വച്ച്, ഓണസദ്യ കഴിച്ച് ആഘോഷിക്കാം. ഹാപ്പി ഓണം!”

“ഏവര്‍ക്കും ഐശ്വര്യത്തിന്റെയും സമ്പല്‍സമൃദ്ധിയുടെയും ഓണാശംസകള്‍!”

✨ Onam Quotes to Share

“Like the vibrant petals of a Pookalam, may your life bloom with happiness and prosperity.”

“Onam is not just about feasts and flowers—it’s about spreading light, love, and laughter.”

“May King Mahabali bless your home with joy and abundance this festive season.”

“Celebrate Onam like the Sadhya—full of flavour, variety, and warmth!”

Onam is more than just a harvest festival—it’s Kerala’s way of saying life is beautiful when shared together. So whether you’re near or far, take a moment to share a heartfelt wish with your loved ones.

Happy Onam 2025! 🌸🌼🌺