Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Kerala Marks Uthradam With Prayers Before Thiru Onam
Uthradam is an important day before Thiru Onam in Kerala.
People use it to finish getting ready for the Onam festival.
Families clean and decorate their homes.
They also buy clothes and prepare special foods.
Many people visit temples to pray.
At the Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple, crowds offered prayers and bananas.
Onam is connected with the story of King Mahabali returning to visit his people.
VD Satheesan wished Malayalis happiness, prosperity and harmony.
Kerala observed Uthradam on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, one day before Thiru Onam.
Devotees gathered at Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple in Thrissur to offer prayers and seek blessings.
Many worshippers wore traditional white clothing and offered bananas to Lord Guruvayurappan.
Families used Uthradam for final preparations, including cleaning homes and making traditional food.
VD Satheesan extended wishes for happiness, prosperity and harmony during the Onam season.
- Who
- People across Kerala, devotees at Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple, and VD Satheesan, identified in the article as KPCC president and Leader of Opposition.
- What
- Kerala observed Uthradam with temple prayers and final preparations for Thiru Onam.
- When
- Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the day before Thiru Onam.
- Where
- Across Kerala, including Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple in Thrissur.
- Why
- To complete preparations for Thiru Onam, seek blessings and participate in the cultural and religious traditions of Onam.
- Festival day
- Uthradam is observed one day before Thiru Onam.
- Date
- Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
- Main temple mentioned
- Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple in Thrissur.
- Devotee practices
- Visitors wore traditional white clothing, prayed and offered bananas to Lord Guruvayurappan.
- Preparations
- Families cleaned and decorated homes, bought clothes and prepared traditional delicacies.
- Cultural tradition
- Onam is associated with the believed annual return of King Mahabali to Kerala.
- Political greeting
- VD Satheesan extended wishes for happiness, prosperity and harmony.
- Description discrepancy
- The article identifies VD Satheesan as KPCC president and Leader of Opposition but also refers to him as the state's CM.