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...
Category - Onam Festival
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pookalam is an intricate and colourful arrangement of flowers place on the floor in front courtyard. Tradition of decorating the Pookalam is extremely popular...
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...
Thiruvonam Aashamsakal! The enchanting state of Kerala reverberates with the chants of Onaashmsakal, “To everyone, Onam Wishes”. People exchange...
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...
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...
