Kerala Seasonal Guide
Uthradam and Thiruvonam planning in one place
This page is built for the practical Onam questions Kerala families actually ask: which date is Uthradam, which date is Thiruvonam, what should be done on each day, and how to use live Panchang to organize sunrise, travel, pookalam, sadhya, and visit timing without confusion.
Uthradam
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Thiruvonam
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Practical Focus
Travel, pookalam, sadhya, visits
Live Lookup Base
Thiruvananthapuram
For most households, Onam planning becomes much easier once Uthradam and Thiruvonam are separated clearly. One is the heavy-preparation day. The other is the main family observance day.
Uthradam / First Onam
This is the practical family-preparation day for shopping, travel, flowers, gifts, and final household setup.
The biggest pressure is usually daytime logistics rather than a strict puja slot, so sunrise, travel time, and crowd management matter more than a ceremonial clock.
Tithi and star
Shukla Dwadashi
Dhanishta until 26 Aug 03:38
Day frame
Sunrise 06:14
Rahu Kalam 15:29 - 17:01
Thiruvonam / Onam
This is the core family observance day for morning puja rhythm, pookalam completion, Onasadya, and household or relative visits.
Morning through midday usually matters most because the day fills quickly with household rituals, guests, food preparation, and travel.
Tithi and star
Shukla Trayodashi
Shatabhisha until 27 Aug 05:29
Day frame
Sunrise 06:14
Rahu Kalam 12:24 - 13:56
The strongest Onam planning usually comes from separating logistics from celebration instead of trying to squeeze both into one day.
Onam is not a single-moment ceremony for most families, so Panchang is most useful as a practical day-frame tool rather than a strict event timer.
Sunrise, Rahu Kalam, and the live tithi-nakshatra context help structure the day so early rituals, visits, and travel happen with less confusion.
Onam is a major observance, but separate event-specific starts like registrations, launches, and ceremonies still deserve their own muhurtham check.
Both matter, but for different reasons. Uthradam usually drives shopping, travel, flowers, and final household preparation, while Thiruvonam carries the main family observance, pookalam completion, Onasadya rhythm, and visits.
Practically, most Kerala families treat it as a short sequence rather than a single isolated date. Uthradam and Thiruvonam usually matter the most for household scheduling and travel.
Not automatically. Onam is auspicious in feeling and family significance, but event-specific decisions like registrations, launches, and ceremonies still benefit from a separate muhurtham check.
Use this page to anchor the Onam schedule first, then open Panchang for Uthradam or Thiruvonam to confirm sunrise, tithi, Rahu Kalam, and the live day frame for your location.
Live Check
Use the live Uthradam Panchang view for shopping, travel, and final household-preparation planning.
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Open the Thiruvonam Panchang view for morning ritual rhythm, pookalam completion, and family-day planning.
Open page →Seasonal Context
Place Onam inside the wider Kerala festival year and compare it with Vishu, Navaratri, and other seasonal guides.
Open page →Auspicious Dates
If Onam triggers another formal August decision, move into the Muhurtham Finder for event-specific timing.
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