Onam 2024, Kerala's grand harvest festival, is celebrated with a range of cultural activities and culinary traditions. Actor Sruthi Hariharan emphasizes the importance of maintaining Onam traditions within her nuclear family in Bengaluru, highlighting the joy of preparing the sadhya and the significance of rituals like creating pookalam (flower rangoli) with her daughter. In Bahrain, the Onam festivities include a vibrant ghoshayatra parade and a series of cultural performances, culminating in a grand feast that reflects Kerala's rich culinary heritage. The auspicious day of Thiruvonum, marking King Mahabali's return, focuses on themes of kindness and renewal, celebrated through traditional worship and the preparation of special dishes. Additionally, the ceremonial Thiruvonathoni boat journey, carrying provisions for the Onam feast to the Aranmula temple, underscores the festival's deep-rooted traditions and communal spirit. Overall, Onam serves as a reminder of cultural unity, family bonds, and the joy of sharing traditional meals with loved ones.