Traditional fervour and gaiety mark Onam in Kerala
Onam, the traditional annual harvest and cultural festival of Kerala was celebrated throughout the state with much fanfare. On Tuesday,…
Onam, the traditional annual harvest and cultural festival of Kerala was celebrated throughout the state with much fanfare. On Tuesday,…
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended greetings to people in Kerala on the occasion of Onam, saying that on this…
With the onset of the traditional harvest festival Onam, the state capital is celebrating the festival with traditional gaiety with…
Although the festival originated in Hindu tradition, people cutting across the religion celebrated the festival with equal fervour. People decorate their houses with beautiful floral carpets(Pookkalam).
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to people on the occasion of Onam, a festival linked with harvest and the homecoming of king Mahabali in Kerala.
The pension for the month of July and August would add up to Rs 3,200 and the government would credit it to their bank accounts or it would be directly delivered at the doorsteps of the beneficiaries through the local cooperative banks.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Greetings on Onam. This is a unique festival, which celebrates harmony. It is also an occasion to express gratitude to our hardworking farmers. May everyone be blessed with joy and best health.”
This 10 day festival has a significant ceremonial importance and the temple authorities perform various rites and rituals on the days.
Sadya is a traditional feast of Kerala comprising dishes cooked to perfection to enrich your palate and please the senses
Survivors of Kerala's worst floods in a century on Saturday set aside their misery, even if only temporarily, to celebrate Onam in numerous relief camps across the state, relishing the traditional Onam "sadya" or lunch.
