About Onam Festivals
The Trayodashi date of Shravan Shukla is considered its last day, which is called Thiruvanam. It means 'the holy day of Onam'. This day is celebrated with pomp. This time Thiruvanam will be celebrated from 22 August to 2 September. Onam is a major festival in Kerala. The festival of Onam is held annually in August or September to welcome King Mahabali which lasts for ten days. The festival begins at Trikkara (near Kochi), the only Vamana temple in Kerala. In Onam, beautiful Rangoli (Pookalam) is put in every house courtyard with flower petals. The women dance ecstatically (Thiruvathira Kali) by drawing circles around those Rangolis. The initial form of this Pookalam is small at first (on the day of Atham) but everyday another circle of flowers is increased in it. In this way, on the tenth day of rising (Thiruvonam), this Pokalam takes on a larger shape. Among this Pookalam, there is the reputation of Trikkarakappan (Vishnu in Vamana avatar), King Mahabali, and his organ guards, which are made from raw soil. Onam also hosts sports like Noka Daud.
Onam is a full-blown festival that fills everyone's homes with happiness. On Onam, they do boats, dance, and other things. Onam brings together colors and flavors from God's own country, and the celebrations reach their apex on the auspicious day of Thiruvanam. Onam reminds of the return of a mythical, righteous king - King Mahabali and brings communities together across the landscape, which is the same across the planet. The houses are adorned with exquisite flower carpets (Pookkalam), traditional art forms and games are seen everywhere and the houses are kept clean. The glorious feast (Onasadya) served in each household can be finished with delicious Pyaasem (Kerala dessert), which ensures that the message of unity and hope is spread far and wide. Onam brings together colors and flavors from God's own country, and the celebrations reach their apex on the auspicious day of Thiruvanam. Onam reminds of the return of a mythical, righteous king - King Mahabali and brings communities together across the landscape, which is the same across the planet. The houses are adorned with exquisite flower carpets (Pookkalam), traditional art forms and games are seen everywhere and the houses are kept clean. The glorious feast (Onasadya) served in each household can be finished with delicious Pyaasem (Kerala dessert), which ensures that the message of unity and hope is spread far and wide.
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