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Kayyankali is a combat and an extremely violent one. Men of strength play it on the occasion of Onam. To play Kayyankali, men fight one-to-one without using any weapon. The stronger man wins. Kayyankali differs from the other type of combat called ‘Attakamal’. Kayyankali is played singly. Meanwhile, Attakamal is played in batches and it […]
The Ball Game: Talappanthukali is one of the major out-door games played on the occasion of Onam. The game is essentially a ball game and extremely popular one. Preparing the Ball: There is a unique way in which the ball is prepared for Pantukali. Layers and layers of dried up plantain are wrapped in the […]
Onakalikal is a collective name for the numerous games played on the occasion of Onam. After a sumptuous Onasadya meal, the time is ideal to indulge in a bit of merriment. People of Kerala are energetic and they make the most of it including sports. There are various kinds of games devised for this occasion […]
The spectrum of Onam gets its shade of royalty with the regal elephant ride. This takes place at Thrissur the cultural capital of Kerala. Decked in gold, the favourite animals of Royals of India look even more magnificent. There are a whole lot of these favourite animals. The Dazzling Attire: Intricate designs are made on […]
Vallamkali or the Snake Boat Race is the most enchanting facet of the festival of Onam. This event is promoted as a major tourist attraction of Kerala. Vallamkali draws a large number of domestic and international tourists. Vallamkali has been going on for several years; its popularity is soaring with each passing year. Much credit […]
Pookalam is an intricate and colourful arrangement of flowers place on the floor in front courtyard. Tradition of decorating the Pookalam is extremely popular in Kerala. This is followed as a ritual in every household during the ten-day-long Onam festival. ‘Pookhalam’ is made of two words. These are ‘poov’ meaning flower and ‘kalam’ meaning coloured […]
Onasadya is the most delicious part of the grand Onam festival. Onasadya is considered to be the most elaborate and grand meal. This type of meal is not prepared by people from other civilisations or cultures worldwide. This memorable feast when enjoyed once leaves a long lasting relishing taste for years to come. Onasadya is […]
Thiruvonam Aashamsakal! The enchanting state of Kerala reverberates with the chants of Onaashmsakal, “To everyone, Onam Wishes”. People exchange warm greetings of the occasion on the tenth and most important day of Onam. People of Kerala believe that on Thiruvonam the spirit of legendary King Mahabali visits everyone. Activities begin early in the morning. People […]
Utradam or Uthradam is the ninth and the penultimate day of the festival of Onam. All around Kerala, there is jubilation since people prepare to welcome the spirit of King Mahabali. In some regions of Kerala, Onam festivities commence in full fledged way from Utradam itself. It is a public holiday on Utradam or Uthradam. […]
Pooradam is the eighth day of the ten-day-long carnival of Onam. This day is very significant in the Onam festivities. The devotees create clay idols in the shape of small pyramids called a Ma. Since the idols are created on Pooradam day, they are also known as Poorada Uttigal. Each Ma or Poorada Uttigal is […]
