The spirit and splendour of Kerala come alive at Prasanthi Nilayam as devotees celebrate Thiruvonam, the most cherished festival of the Malayali community, in the divine presence of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

The Ashram wears a festive Kerala hue, adorned beautifully for the occasion. Adding a special touch of traditional charm is the magnificent pookalam laid in front of Bhagawan’s Sannidhi, its intricate patterns and vibrant flowers offering a fragrant tribute of love at His Lotus Feet. The familiar sights, sounds and devotional traditions of Kerala lend a unique warmth to the celebrations, bringing alive the spirit of Onam right here in Prasanthi Nilayam.

For over five decades, Bhagawan has graciously blessed the devotees of Kerala with the opportunity to celebrate Onam in His immediate divine presence. Since the early 1970s, these celebrations have been a cherished annual tradition, reflecting Bhagawan’s immense love and benevolence towards His devotees from God’s Own Country.

A soulful musical offering by renowned Carnatic vocalist Mr Kavalam Sreekumar and his ensemble, featuring Mr Attukal Balasubramanyam on violin, Mr S Sreerag on flute, Mr Sai Dutt on mridangam and Mr Jagadeesh Kanadia on tabla. The musical bouquet features Sri Ganapatiyude, Oruneramengilum, Narayanam Bhaje, Ramuni Karyamu, Krishna Nee Begane Baaro, Pibare Rama Rasam, and Rithambare Vasundhare (Malayalam song on Swami).

The celebrations attain their spiritual culmination with Bhagawan’s divine message on the true significance of Onam. Narrating the sacred story of Emperor Bali and Lord Vamana, Bhagawan highlights Bali’s complete surrender to the Divine. He reminds everyone that the essence of Onam lies not merely in festivities and traditions, but in the eternal values of Sathya and Prema — Truth and Love.