Festival date logic

Onam 2029

ओणम

Kerala's harvest festival welcoming King Mahabali.

Direct answer

When is Onam 2029?

Onam 2029 is on Sunday, 15 July 2029. The Hindu date is Shukla Chaturthi, Ashadha.

Gregorian date

Sunday, 15 July 2029

Hindu date

Shukla Chaturthi, Ashadha

Observance moment

the relevant Panchang moment for the observance

Why this date?

Falls when Moon is in Thiruvonam (Shravana) nakshatra during Chingam month (Malayalam calendar). This nakshatra-based calculation determines the main Onam day, typically in August-September.

For 2029, Samvat resolves the observance to Sunday, 15 July 2029, with Shukla Chaturthi, Ashadha. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.

Read the calculation methodology

Onam 2029 tithi and Panchang details

Calculation type

nakshatra

Festival type

regional

Nakshatra

Magha

Common observance

none

Significance

Celebrates the annual return of the mythical King Mahabali.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Pookalam flower rangoliOnasadya feastVallam Kali boat race

Observed in

Kerala

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Onam 2029?

Onam 2029 is on Sunday, 15 July 2029. The Hindu date is Shukla Chaturthi, Ashadha.

What is the tithi for Onam 2029?

The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Chaturthi, Ashadha. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Onam.

Can the date differ by city?

Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.

Plan around this festival

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Citation summary

Samvat lists Onam 2029 on Sunday, 15 July 2029 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Chaturthi, Ashadha. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.