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Onam ( IPA: [oːɳɐm]) is an annual harvest and cultural festival related to Hinduism that is celebrated mostly by the people of Kerala. [4] [5] A major annual event for Keralites, it is the official festival of the state [4] [6] and includes a spectrum of cultural events. [7] [8] [4] [9]
Onam, the foremost and joyously observed festival in Kerala, symbolizes both King Mahabali's annual return and reveres Lord Vishnu's Vamana avatar. Lasting for ten days, the festival instills a heightened festive spirit within the people of Kerala and is celebrated with remarkable splendor.
Elaborate feasts, folk songs, elegant dances, energetic games, elephants, boats and flowers all are a part of the dynamic festival called Onam. Government of India has taken due notice of this vibrant and colorful festival. It promotes Onam internationally in a big way and celebrates 'Tourist Week' for Kerala during Onam celebrations.
Onam is a nostalgia that brings back memories from childhood and the simple ways of life that prevailed in the villages back in the day. It is the celebration of the myth of Mahabali – the demon king who once ruled the land and is believed to visit his old subjects every year around this time.
Onam is a 10-day festival that occurs at the beginning of the month of Chingam which usually falls between August and September. Onam celebrates the homecoming of King Mahabali, the mythical ruler of ancient Kerala.
Jan 1, 2007 · Loka Pookkalam 2022. The festival of Onam is celebrated throughout the state of Kerala. Kerala during Onam is marked by happiness, excitement and enjoyment among all sections of people. Onam is celebrated as an outcome of reasons that have to do with mythology as well as old agrarian practices.
Onam, a harvest festival that falls in the months of August/September annually, is celebrated across India and the world, and is main festival among Keralites. According to the Malayali calendar...
Onam is a harvest festival which celebrates the return of the legendary King Mahabali/Maveli to the state. The festival falls in the month of Chingam, between August and September, according to...
Legend of Mahabali. Onam is the national festival of Kerala. Celebrated in the month of Chingam, it starts from Atham and lasts for 10 days till Ponnonam. Thiruvonam celebrations evoke a wave of nostalgia in Keralites and are celebrated by everyone irrespective of religion and caste.
Onam 2023 began on August 20 and will conclude on August 31. Read all about the date, history, significance and celebrations of the harvest festival of Kerala. The auspicious festival of Kerala...
