Happy Onam 2021 Celebration

Onam is a popular festival of Kerala which is the southernmost state of India. According to the Malayalam calendar, it is observed on the month of Chingam, the day of Thiruvonam Nakshatram. This year it falls on 21 August 2021 and is marked as the return of King Mahabali and Lord Vishnu Avatar Vaman.

The celebration of the Onam festival lasts for 10 days. People prepare flower rangoli called pookalam in their home and courtyard. On Onam’s offer, various dishes made from banana leaves are called onasadhya, with pickles, papadam, payasam, and banana chips. Are followed by traditional dance, music, and games, collectively called onakalikal. Due to the pandemic, the popular rowing races in Waramkali have been restricted.

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