The most important day of Onam (known as Thiru Onam or Thiruvonam, meaning 'Sacred Onam Day') is the second day which will be celebrated on September 11. Updated: September 10, 2019 4:09 pm IST. At this time sun is in the Zodiac sign of Leo (Simha rasi), which happens to be the sun's house as well. May this festive season bring joy and happiness to all," Mr Gandhi, who was elected as an MP from Wayanad, said in a tweet. There are four main days of Onam. Kollam City, Kollam Rural, Pathanamthitta, Trivandrum City, Trivandrum Rural. The office is located at Kaithamukku, Thiruvananthapuram. India Network of Passport Services, Ministry of External Affairs,Government of It falls in August or September each year. India, Passports & Misc Services On Thiruvonam people sent Happy Thiruvonam wishes in Malayali language to their friends and relatives. It caters to the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Pathanamthitta districts of Kerala. 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PSP Division, Ministry of External Affairs. and Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October). Onam marks the annual homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali - the grandson of Prahlada. While First Onam or Uthraadam, which is considered as Onam eve and is believed to be the return of King Mahabali to Kerala, will be celebrated on September 10, the most important day of Onam (known as Thiru Onam or Thiruvonam, meaning ‘Sacred Onam Day’) is the second day which will be celebrated on September 11. Happy Onam to each and every one of you!May this festive season bring joy and happiness to all ????#HappyOnam. Rendered, Citizen Service Executive Support: 8 AM to 10 PM, Automated Interactive Voice Response (IVRS) Support: 24 hours. Passport Office, Trivandrum started functioning since 1992. And this 10 day festival start at 1st day of Malayali year. On this day, people decorate their houses with pookalams - a decoration of flowers; wear new clothes, organise cultural programmes, get-togethers and feast on special feast - Onam Sadhya. Thiruvonam wishes in Malayalam Language 2019. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday greeted citizens on Onam, the 10-day harvest festival of Kerala. This year, it will be observed on September 12. The first Onam or Uthraadam is believed to be the return of King Mahabali to Kerala, will be celebrated on September 10. For the latest election news, analysis and live updates on Bihar Elections 2020, log on to NDTV.com/elections. On Thiru Onam, the second day of Onam today, it is believed that King Mahabali pays a visit to people's homes. The most important day is the tenth day, which is known as Thiruvonam.As it is the major day, people usually interchangeably use the terms Onam and Tiruvonam.Shravan Nakshatra is known as Thiru Onam in Malayalam.Tiru Onam Puja is performed when Shravana/Thiruvonam Nakshatra in prevailing in the Chingam month as per the Malayalam Calendar. Significance of Onam Day in Mythology. Happy Onam 2019: Onam Sadhya has 20-25 dishes and is served on banana leaf. Onam, the 10-day festival, began on September 1, and will continue till September 13. On the Third Onam or Avittam, preparations are undertaken for King Mahabali's departure. Onam is celebrated at the beginning of the month of Chingam, the first month of the solar Malayalam calendar (Kollavarsham). Happy Onam! Onam marks the annual homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali. In addition, Passport Office will be closed on National Holidays The elaborate meal is served on a banana leaf. This day of Atham comes ten days before the asterism Onam or Thiru Onam. Onam celebrations continue for the next couple of days with snake boat races, Pulikkali tiger play, and Kerala Tourism's Onam Week program. Republic Day (26th January), Independence Day (15th August) Thiru Onam corresponds to the Shravan day in the month of August or September, hence it is also called Sravanotsavam. The other days are Uthraadam (September 10), Avittam (September 12) and Chathayam (September 13). "Happy Onam to each and every one of you! i.e. The most important day of Onam (known as Thiru Onam or Thiruvonam, meaning 'Sacred Onam Day') is the second day which will be celebrated on September 11. 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