Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala, marks the Malayalam New Year and celebrates the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali. In 2025, this vibrant festival brings families together in celebration. Discover Vastu tips to make your Onam celebrations more prosperous and joyful.
Onam and Vastu Connection
Onam is deeply connected to agricultural prosperity and family harmony - both important aspects of Vastu Shastra. The festival symbolizes the golden age of King Mahabali when everyone was happy and prosperous. Creating a Vastu-compliant home environment during Onam can help attract these same blessings.
Creating the Onam Pookalam
The pookalam (flower carpet) is central to Onam celebrations:
Placement: Create the pookalam at the main entrance or in the courtyard, facing East.
Design: Use concentric circles representing unity and completeness.
Flowers: Use fresh, fragrant flowers. Avoid wilted or dry flowers.
Onasadya Preparation
The grand Onam feast (Onasadya) is a highlight of the festival:
Kitchen Direction: Cook the feast in the East or Southeast part of the kitchen.
Serving: Serve food on banana leaves, facing East or North.
Cleanliness: Ensure the kitchen is clean and clutter-free before cooking.
Traditional Onam Decorations
Kaavu: Set up a temporary kaavu (sacred space) in the East or Northeast.
Elephant Decoration: If displaying elephant figures, place them in the North.
Cashew Trees: Traditional Onam decorations should face East.
Using Vastu AI for Onam
The Vastu Made Simple app can help you plan your Onam celebrations. Use the Quantum Reports feature to understand your home's energy and optimize it for the festival.
Conclusion
This Onam 2025, may King Mahabali bless your home with prosperity, happiness, and unity. Follow these Vastu tips to welcome positive energy and make your celebrations more meaningful.