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ICON Onam Celebration
Kerala's harvest festival — Onam Sadhya, games, and dancing
When
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time
Noon – 3:00 PM
Where
Masonic Hall, 1101 Highland Ave., Needham Heights, MA 02494
In the spirit of cultural inclusivity and Pan-India representation, ICON introduced Onam this year — Kerala’s harvest festival marking the Malayalam New Year, the end of the southwest monsoon, and gratitude for a bountiful crop. Community members gathered for an authentic Onam Sadhya served on banana leaves, along with games and dancing.
- Sunday, September 20, 2026, Noon – 3:00 PM
- Masonic Hall, 1101 Highland Ave., Needham Heights, MA
- Authentic Onam Sadhya on banana leaves
- Games and dancing
Onam at the Masonic Hall
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the Indian Community of Needham (ICON) celebrated Onam at the Masonic Hall, 1101 Highland Ave., Needham Heights, MA, from noon to 3 PM — a beautiful afternoon with authentic Onam Sadhya, games, and dancing.
Onam Sadhya, games, and tradition
Onam marks the legendary homecoming of King Mahabali and is celebrated with an elaborate Sadhya — a multi-course vegetarian feast served on banana leaves — along with games and dancing that bring the whole community together.
Families of all backgrounds joined to experience this joyful Kerala harvest celebration together.