# Onam Week Celebrations (Varaghosham)

> This event has ended. Onam Week Celebrations (Varaghosham) at Padmanabha Swamy Temple & Thiruvananthapuram city grounds, Thiruvananthapuram, 26 Aug 2026

- **Status:** This event has ended.
- **When:** 26 Aug 2026, 8:00 AM – 5 Sep 2026, 8:00 PM IST
- **Venue:** Padmanabha Swamy Temple & Thiruvananthapuram city grounds
- **Address:** Padmanabha Swamy Temple & Thiruvananthapuram city grounds, Thiruvananthapuram, kerala, 695033
- **Organiser:** Eventify
- **Event page:** https://app.eventifyplus.com/event/onam-week-celebrations-varaghosham

## About this event

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Onam Week Celebrations, popularly known as Varaghosham, is a vibrant week-long cultural festival held during Kerala’s Onam season, showcasing the state’s rich traditions, performing arts, festive customs, cuisine, and community spirit. Celebrated as part of the grand Onam festivities, the programme is particularly prominent in Thiruvananthapuram, where public spaces and cultural venues come alive with traditional performances, colourful decorations, exhibitions, competitions, and entertainment programmes. The celebrations provide an opportunity to experience Kerala’s diverse artistic heritage through classical and folk performances, including Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Bharatanatyam, Thiruvathirakali, folk dances, traditional music, percussion ensembles, and other cultural presentations by professional artists, students, and community groups. A major attraction of Varaghosham is the beautiful Pookalam, the traditional floral carpet created with colourful flowers in intricate designs, symbolizing prosperity, harmony, and the festive spirit of Onam. Cultural processions, stage shows, traditional games, craft exhibitions, food festivals, art competitions, and public celebrations further add to the lively atmosphere. The festival also provides a platform for Kerala’s tourism and cultural organisations to promote the state’s heritage while encouraging participation from local communities and visiting travellers. Families, students, cultural enthusiasts, photographers, and tourists can enjoy a wide range of activities while experiencing the warmth and hospitality associated with Kerala’s most celebrated harvest festival. The festive atmosphere becomes especially vibrant during the concluding days of the Onam season, when traditional attire, music, decorations, and community gatherings fill the city with colour and energy. Visitors planning to attend Onam Week Celebrations should check the annual programme for confirmed venues, timings, performances, and procession routes, as these may vary from year to year. The festival offers an engaging introduction to Kerala’s performing arts, culinary traditions, folklore, and festive culture, making Varaghosham an important cultural attraction during the Onam season.

🚆 Nearest Railway: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station – approximately 1–4 km depending on the venue

🚌 Bus: KSRTC and city bus services connect major celebration venues

✈️ Airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport – approximately 6 km from central Thiruvananthapuram

🏨 Stay: Hotels, guesthouses, and homestays are available throughout Thiruvananthapuram; advance booking is recommended during Onam

✅ Notes: Week-long Onam celebration featuring classical and folk arts, Pookalam displays, cultural programmes, exhibitions, food festivals, competitions, and festive public events.