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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 […]
Moolam is the seventh day of the Onam festival that continues for ten consecutive days. Since only two days are left for the festival, enthusiasm grips the state of Kerala. Bright colours of the festivities can be seen in commercial areas of the state. There are shops loaded with goods so people jostle for a […]
Triketta or Thriketa is the sixth day of the carnival of Onam. Feeling of joy and jubilation is felt amongst the people of Kerala at this time. Cultural programmes and social gatherings are organised by various cultural societies all over the state. People of all religions caste and creed participate in these events. The well […]
Anizham is the fifth day of Onam celebrations. Highlight of this day is the event of the grand Snake Boat Race called Vallamkali. This always takes place on the fifth day of the Onam. This extremely popular competition takes place on the banks of River Pamba at Aranmulla. Millions of domestic and international tourists gather […]
Vishagam or Visakam is the fourth day of the Onam festivities. The number of days left for the big Onam festival is very few. Hence, the excitement becomes palpable amongst the people of Kerala. On Visakam, there are brisk activities in the market place. Even in the households, people are extremely busy with various activities. […]
Third day of the ten day long carnival of Onam, is called Chothi or Chodi. This busy day is marked by lots of activities. There is frenzied shopping witnessed in the market place all over the state of Kerala. Everybody buys new clothes and accompanying accessories for the grand festival of Onam. Also, gifts are […]
Thiruvonam Aashamsakal! Enchanting Kerala reverberates with chants of Onaashmsakal, “To everyone, Onam Wishes”. People exchange warm greetings of the occasion on this tenth and most important day of Onam. People believe that on Thiruvonam [Thiru Onam], the spirit of legendary King Mahabali visits Kerala. Activities begin from the early morning. People clean their homes, take […]
Festivals of Kerala are full of colours. They bring joy while they unfold in the rich, varied culture of God’s own country. People of Kerala are simple having inherent religious nature. This is prominent while one journeys during the colourful festivals of Kerala. In some festivals of Kerala it is very apparent. People have adopted […]
