Thiruvonam Viratham occurs on March 25, 2025

Thiruvonam Viratham is an important Hindu festival, especially for those who worship Lord Vishnu. It is a day dedicated to fasting and performing rituals to seek blessings from the deity. In 2025, Thiruvonam Viratham will take place on March 25. The Thiruvonam Nakshatram, which is significant for this day, will start at 4:27 AM on that date and end at 3:49 AM the following day. The rituals for Thiruvonam Viratham begin with a sacred bath. Devotees wear new clothes and set up an altar for Lord Vishnu, decorating it with flowers and offerings. They bathe the idol of Lord Vishnu with holy water, milk, and honey. Like the Ekadashi fast, devotees will fast throughout the day, breaking it after sunset with a special meal for the lord. Evening activities include performing pujas and aartis. Devotees chant mantras and sing devotional songs. The rituals end with the distribution of prasad, a blessed offering. Thiruvonam Viratham honors the day Lord Vishnu manifested in his Vamana avatar. By fasting and performing rituals, devotees hope to receive blessings for happiness and prosperity.