Tuesday, September 5

Happy Onam to All Celebrating this Joyous Festival!

Well, it's a Malayalee festival, just like the other indian festivals.

Here's some info on it...

Onam is the biggest and the most important festival of the state of Kerala. It is a harvest festival and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm all over the state by people of all communities. According to a popular legend, the festival is celebrated to welcome King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam. Onam is celebrated in the beginning of the month of Chingam, the first month of Malayalam Calendar (Kollavarsham). This corresponds with the month of August-September according to Gregorian Calendar. Carnival of Onam lasts from four to ten days. First day, Atham and tenth day, Thiruonam are most important of all. Popularity and presentation of rich culture of the state during the carnival made Onam the National Festival of Kerala in 1961. Elaborate feasts, folk songs, elegant dances, energetic games, elephants, boats and flowers all are a part of the dynamic festival called Onam.

The dayof Onam is decided in accordance with the legend of King Mahabali in whose honor Onam is celebrated. People believe that it was this particular day in the month of Chingam when Lord Vishnu took his fifth avatar as Vaamana, appeared in the kingdom of King Mahabali and sent him to nether world. People believe that it is on the last day, Tiruonam that the spirit of King Maveli visits Kerala, hence the day is marked by feast and festivities. Devotees of Maveli celebrate the golden era witnessed in Maveli's reign during Onam. To welcome their revered ruler, people lay flower mats (Pookalam) in the front courtyard, prepare a grand meal (Onasadya), dance, play and make merry. All this is done to impress upon King Mahabali that his people are prosperous and happy.

Well, whatever the myth says, it's a great festival cos you get toms of money, real good veg and no-veg food, plus everyone gathers together. This is the sort of thing that we do...

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And for those who want to try out our Onam Dishes, here's the link.
http://www.onamfestival.org/onam-recipes.html
Trust me, you'll not regret the taste.

This is my first Onam that I am unable to take leave. Will have to rush to my aunt's place after work and then to my grans. Sigh, I hate to rush. Oh well, beggers can't be choosers.

Cheers
Tunitha



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