India is a country where spirituality is deep-seated in tradition, and festivals are not celebrations, but rituals of thanksgiving and cosmic union. Onam, the dearest among Kerala’s festivities, is one such colourful celebration that signifies the arrival of noble King Mahabali and spells a period of prosperity, happiness, and solidarity.
While Onam is being celebrated throughout the nation and even by Keralites abroad, very few appreciate its profound spiritual significance and astrological importance. In this exclusive article courtesy of Astroeshop, find out how to observe Onam 2021 in a manner which not only illuminates your house with colours but fills it with long-lasting positivity, harmony, and prosperity.
Let this year’s Onam be more than a festivity, let it be your invitation to Mahabali’s blessings and planetary alignment for fortune.
When is Onam 2021?
Onam Dates and Auspicious Timings
Onam is celebrated over ten days, with the final day being Thiruvonam, the most important. In 2021, the main Onam celebration falls on:
Thiruvonam Date: August 21, 2021 (Saturday)
Nakshatra Begins: August 20, 2021 – 09:57 AM
Thiruvonam Nakshatra Ends: August 21, 2021 – 08:22 AM
This is the best day to conduct spiritual rituals, welcome Mahabali, and energise your home for the remainder of the year.
The Mythological Significance of Onam 2021
The Legend of King Mahabali
Onam commemorates the return of King Mahabali, a legendary Asura king known for his kindness, generosity, and devotion to Lord Vishnu. Under his reign, Kerala experienced its golden age—there was no sorrow, deceit, or inequality.
The devas became insecure and went to Lord Vishnu, who came down in the guise of Vamana (the dwarf Brahmin) to stop Mahabali from increasing in power. On testing the humility of the king, Vishnu offered him a boon—to return to his people once every year. That return is observed as Onam.
It’s not just folklore; it’s a religious reminder that humility, veracity, and philanthropy override power and ego.
The Astrological Significance of Onam 2021
Onam and the Thiruvonam Nakshatra
Onam is celebrated on the day when the Thiruvonam Nakshatra (Shravana) coincides with the Malayalam month of Chingam. This Nakshatra is ruled by Lord Vishnu, making it a powerful day for rituals connected to prosperity, dharma, and gratitude.
Why Onam 2021 is Spiritually Unique
In 2021, Jupiter (planet of dharma and expansion) is in Aquarius, promoting community values, innovation, and generosity—the core principles of Mahabali’s rule.
Saturn in Capricorn calls for discipline and tradition, suited to the ritualistic nature of Onam.
This is a good time to perform pujas and thanksgiving offerings to increase planetary favours in your Kundli, particularly if you want to achieve harmony in family, financial development, or spiritual ascension.
Astroeshop provides customised puja kits, Vedic consultations, and charged yantras to harmonise your energies with the cosmic energies of this strong festival.
How to Celebrate Onam 2021 to Fill Your Home with Happiness
1. Purify Your Home and Heart
Begin the Onam season by tidying up your home—physically and energetically. Burn camphor in each room, spread Ganga jal or salt water, and recite:
“Om Namo Bhagavate Vāsudevāya” to cleanse energies.
Let your heart be as pure—forgiveness, charity, and family love are the underlying emotions.
2. Create the Pookalam – A Spiritual Mandala
The classic flower carpet or Pookalam is not only ornamental—it’s a mandala of sacred energy. Every flower is symbolic of different planetary energies. Use:
Yellow (Sun) – Energy, dynamism
White (Moon) – Harmony and purity
Red (Mars) – Power and motivation
Blue (Saturn) – Safety
Pro tip: Use a tiny charged Sri Chakra or Vishnu Yantra (from Astroeshop) as the centrepiece of your Pookalam to receive divine blessings.
3. Invite Mahabali into Your Home
According to tradition, Mahabali is received through rituals and honesty. Set up a small altar with his photo or Vishnu’s idol, light incense sticks, and offer:
Coconut, jaggery, and banana
Payasam or sweet kheer
Tulsi leaves and sandalwood paste
Chant the mantra:
“Om Vam Vamanaya Namah” – 108 times
It calls upon the soul of Vamana/Vishnu, the guardian of humility and dharma.
Must-Do Pujas and Vedic Rituals to Conduct
1. Vishnu Sahasranama Path
Repeating or hearing the 1000 names of Lord Vishnu during Onam is very lucky. It summons wealth, harmony, and protection from negativity.
2. Charity and Dana
Donate food, clothing, or gold to the poor or Brahmins. As per scriptures, this deed on Onam doubles the karma advantage, particularly if done without desire for return.
Astroeshop Tip: Select a Charity Yantra or Karmic Healing Kit to keep spiritual equilibrium even after the festival.
3. Chandra and Guru Remedies
Due to Onam’s moon and Jupiter alignment, it is the most suitable time to perform remedies such as:
Reciting “Om Chandraya Namah” and “Om Gurave Namah”
Wearing Moonstone or Yellow Sapphire per Astroeshop’s advice
Donating white objects (for Moon) and yellow cloth/turmeric (for Jupiter)
The Role of Food in Onam 2021 and Its Spiritual Energy
The Grand Onam Sadhya
Onam Sadhya (feast) is a 9-26 dish vegetarian feast on banana leaves. But it’s not only about the food—it’s a time for celebration and equality, where everyone eats from the same food, regardless of status.
Every item, such as:
Avial (Satvik power)
Thoran (Energy)
Parippu Curry (Wealth)
symbolises various energies of the Navagrahas (9 planets).
Astroeshop suggests keeping a Navagraha Yantra on your dining table during the Sadhya to shower the whole family with planetary blessings.
Astroeshop Suggestions to Enjoy Onam Spiritually in 2021
1. Customised Onam Puja Kits
Every kit contains:
Vishnu idol or yantra
Mantra scrolls
Pookalam, offering, and diya setup ritual items
Instructional guide drawn up by Vedic Pandits
2. Order a Mahabali Homecoming Puja Online
You may also book a virtual Vamana Avahan puja, conducted in your name and gotra, broadcast live with blessings by Astroeshop’s authorised priests.
3. Onam Astro-Gift Combos
Ideal for self or loved ones:
Gemstones charged for the Moon and Jupiter
Sri Chakra + Coconut coin for prosperity
Tulsi mala + Vishnu mantra cards
Testimonials – Astroeshop’s Onam 2021 Miracles
Anjali from Kochi
“I ordered the Onam Vishnu Kit and did the puja at home for the first time. The energy was just overwhelming. My husband, who had been unemployed for 8 months, received an offer the very next week!”
Rajesh from Bangalore
“The astrologer recommended a Moon remedy on Onam because my Kundli had Chandra dosha. With the ritual guided, I felt a definite change in my anxiety and sleep.”
Conclusion: Make Onam 2021 a Celebration of Soulful Abundance
This Onam, don’t only beautify your house, beautify your life with the radiance of faith, dharma, and divine alignment. Invite Mahabali, not merely as a myth, but as a metaphor of truth, humility, and prosperity.
Let Astroeshop guide you in combining tradition’s elegance with astrology’s wisdom for a genuinely rewarding and karmically enhancing Onam.
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