Onam
Also known as: Thiruvonam, Kerala Harvest Festival
Happy Onam
Significance
Onam celebrates the annual return of the legendary King Mahabali, whose reign was a golden era of prosperity and equality. It's Kerala's biggest festival, marking the harvest season.
Rituals & Observances
- Creating Pookalam (flower carpet)
- Onasadya feast
- Vallam Kali (boat races)
- Traditional games and dances
- Welcoming Mahabali
Traditions & Customs
- Wearing traditional Kerala attire
- Kathakali performances
- Pulikali (tiger dance)
- Thumbi Thullal dance
- Onavillu decorations