Hindusphere

Onam 2015

When is Onam in 2015? , Onam Date 2015.

One of the most celebrated festivals of Kerala, Onam is celebrated on 28th August 2015.

Onam which is a popular name for Thiruonam is a celebration to welcome King Bali, who comes to his kingdom  once in an year from Patala Loka to visit his people.

King Bali was once a pious and great king. He ruled his kingdom according to dharma and finally became a threat to Lord Indra. Lord Vishnu as Vamana pushed Bali into Patala Loka and awarded a boon to him to visit his people once an year.

This visit of King Bali from Patala Loka to his kingdom is celebrated as Thiruonam commonly known as Onam.