Onam is a harvest festival celebrated by all Malayalis irrespective of their religion or caste in the Indian state of Kerala. The festival commemorates the Vamana avatar of Vishnu and the subsequent homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali. It falls during the month of Chingam (August–September) and lasts for ten days starting on Atham and […]
Chingam Masam
Chinga Masam 2023 | Chingam Month in Malayalam Calendar
Chinga Masam or Chingam Month is the first month in traditional Malayalam calendar of Kerala. In 2023, Chinga Masam starts on August 17 and ends on 17 September. Malayalam calendar or Kolla Varsham begins on Chingam 1 or the first day of the Chingam month. Chingam month 1 marks the beginning of Kolla Varsham 1199 […]