Onam 2025: Ethnic Kasavu sarees to ace your festive look

New Delhi: Onam 2025, celebrated mainly by Malayalis around the globe, is marked by the joyful and grand celebrations, which involve observing fast, performing prayers, enjoying a grand feast, performing various cultural activities and dressing up in the ethnic attire of Kerala. This festival commemorates the appearance of the Vamana avatar of Vishnu and the homecoming of Emperor Mahabali. During Onam, it is believed that the demon king, who was considered a generous ruler, visits every Malayali home and greets his devotees.

Beginning on August 26 and ending on September 5 this year, the Onam festival has deep significance as it also symbolises agricultural prosperity, gratitude of people, the joy of gathering and community bonding, hope and renewal and a promise of a prosperous new year. While traditionally women wear Kerala Kasavu sarees to celebrate Onam, there are multiple types of Kerala Kasavu sarees that you can wear as per your fashion sense. Read on to know more about these gorgeous sarees.

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1. Traditional Kasavu saree

Traditional Kasavu sarees are the classic white drapes adorned with a gold zari border, perfect for achieving the festive look of Onam. These are available in cotton as well as in silk materials. If you love comfort, you can wear a cotton Kasavu saree and to feel royal opt for silk Kasavu saree.

2. Kasavu saree with coloured borders

These drapes add a vibrant twist to the classic with coloured borders, ideal for appearing elegant yet modern. In today’s time, Kasavu sarees are available even with a reversible patch. It has colourful borders on one side and Kasavu borders on the other side.

3. Kasavu mundu set

Kasavu mundu set, the perfect traditional attire for women, offers comfort and style. These include traditional Kuthampully cotton set mundus with golden borders, fancy set mundus with coloured borders, hand-printed designs on the mundu, and tissue set mundus with tassels. These are stunning ensembles to look traditional and graceful.

4. Kasavu saree with intricate designs

Many Kasavu sarees feature detailed handwoven patterns in multiple colours, which are enough to turn heads. You can don these drapes to stand out at special occasions like Onam 2025.

5. Kasavu sarees with motifs

From dragonflies and peacocks to floral patterns, there’s a variety of contemporary options available for your wardrobe this Onam. Opt for delicate colours and thread to appear gorgeous.

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Feel the vibe of Onam 2025 with these Kasavu sarees and enjoy every bit of this festival of Kerala!