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Marking the end of monsoons and welcoming the harvest season, this Kerala festival, Onam 2020 is a Hindu festival celebrated annually, all over India with its origin in the Kerala state. One of the biggest festivals of the state, Onam is celebrated for 10 days during the Malayalam month of Chingam which fills the heart of people with gaiety, and brings them together to be a part of this vibrant and cultural festival. The festivities of Onam reflects the traditions and culture of Kerala in the most unique way.  Onam festival date 2020 has been released by the ministry according to which the festival will be conducted from August 22, 2020, to September 2, 2020 . Significance of Onam Festival Onam festival history dates back to the Sangam period, when Onam was used to be celebrated for a month. According to the ancient legends, this festival of rain flowers was celebrated to commemorate the arrival of Asura King Mahabali’s annual visit from Patala (the world underneath). The story r