Free Onam poster maker.

Onam is exciting, lively and colourful. Mark this exuberant 10-day festival with a vibrant Happy Onam celebration poster. No experience required.

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Create a vibrant Onam celebration poster.

Mark the homecoming of legendary King Mahabali with a creative Onam poster design that celebrates this cultural event with flourish. High-spirited celebrations, public feasts and boat races are what make Onam so beloved, so bring this vibrancy into your poster design with Adobe Express.

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poster

Onam

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(To pull in manually curated templates if needed)

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(Horizontal/Vertical)

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(Full, Std, sixcols)

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(number of templates to load each pagination. Min. 5)

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How to create an Onam poster.

Get started for free.

Open Adobe Express on your desktop or mobile device and start creating an Onam poster for free.

Explore professionally designed templates.

Search for poster templates as a starting point. Or browse other templates for similar festivals like Pongal for design ideas.

Feature eye-catching imagery.

Do an image search in the Adobe Express library and you’ll find heaps of high-quality imagery and illustrations you can use. If you are not sure what poster images to use, you can opt to add images of traditional boats used in the festival races, banana leaf feast spreads, or traditional pookalams or flower rangolis.

Bring the festival vibes.

Make your poster come alive, by using the abundance of features in Adobe Express. Frame your artwork with a beautiful toran flower garland. Choose bold, bright colours like vibrant greens, oranges and yellow to give your colour theme that festive feeling.

Save and share your poster.

Save and share your poster, download as a JPG to share online or print on your home printer. If you want a traditional wall poster, you can also choose to print your design professionally on high-quality paper.

Channel the festive spirit.

Plan and create your own Happy Onam poster in minutes. Adobe Express is packed with ideas for a perfect poster. If you’re creating a poster for a community gathering or street procession, browse our huge collection of striking fonts that will bring the festive vibes. Pick a font that’s funky and full of character to reflect the energy of the festival. Ensure your text contrasts against the background and is easily legible. If you’re having trouble getting started, check out our recommended fonts. Our Adobe Express library has heaps of images and illustrations to pair with your poster to give it a lively feel.

Make your brand visible.

There's no need to hire a graphic designer: create an advertising poster easily with Adobe Express. Start by using an existing template that matches the style you are looking for. Make the design your own by adding imagery, either from our library, or your own photos. Upload your logo, colours, fonts, graphics and icons: this will help you stay consistent with your brand guidelines. If you have a great photo you want to use, but there is a distracting background, use the handy background remover. If you’re working as part of a team, add collaborators to your Onam poster so they can review your design and leave comments.

Teach the festival’s rituals.

Bring the celebration of this religious occasion into the classroom by creating a harvest festival poster. Have students learn about the various rituals, feasts and dances that make this event such an important celebration. During the festival, women traditionally create floral designs called pookalams, which can make a great background for your poster. Students can draw their own eye-catching Onam posters including colourful pookalams or even the tiger pulikali designs which men paint on their bodies during the festival. Upload these drawings onto the poster and display in the classroom.

Design in Hindi, Bengali and Tamil.

No more language limitations! Adobe Express is now available in three of India’s most spoken languages, making it even easier to create everything from cards and social posts to flyers and video content. Design with confidence in the language that feels most natural to you.

Frequently asked questions.

What kind of images should I use for my Onam poster?

Some commonly associated symbols of Onam include the snake-shaped boats used in the Vallamkali boat race, icons of King Mahabali holding an umbrella are also common. You can also add colourful floral rangoli that will add a pop of colour to any poster.

How can I make a poster stand out?

The use of bold colour can be an easy way to create a striking poster that gets attention. You can also add interesting photos or shapes to create visual interest. Try to remove unnecessary text or anything that makes the design look cluttered: simplicity is key.

Can I add personal photos to my Onam poster?

Of course, adding personal photos can be a fantastic way to include a personal element in any poster design. Simply upload your photos from your desktop or device into Adobe Express and add these to your design. If you are sharing publicly, ensure you have permission to share the photo from anyone that is clearly visible in the image.

What size should I print my Onam poster?

A poster can be any size but think about how you are going to print it before you decide. For a home or office printer, A4 or A3 would be best, but you can go much bigger if you are using a professional printer.

Can I get Adobe Express for free? If so, what’s included?

Yes, Adobe Express offers a free plan that gives you access to basic photo editing tools, thousands of templates, dozens of quick action tools, and much more. Learn more about our plans and pricing.