Onam and Krishna Jayanthi Celebrations 2025
September 6, 2025 — Midwest
For the first time at MA Center Chicago, Onam and Krishna Jayanthi were celebrated together on Saturday, September 5th, 2025.
The festivities commenced with setting up the Pookalam (flower arrangement), a traditional Onam sadhya (lunch) followed by games and cultural events in the true spirit of Onam, Kerala's harvest festival. The festivities included musical chair for youth and adults, tug-of-war and Thiruvathira (a traditional Kerala dance form) performed by women and kids.
The evening program focused on Krishna Jayanthi which included a Krisha puja, bhajans as well as Uri Adi (the breaking of the pot celebration).