Onam is celebrated across a period of 10 days in the state of Kerala, and it marks the return of King Mahabali every year. Apart from this, the festival also commemorates the incarnation of Lord Vishnu that came to be known as Vaman Avatar. The festival is celebrated annually, and this ...
How is Onam Festival Celebrated? Onam is celebrated in many ways over its 10 days of festivities including with prayers, cultural programs, boat races, dance performances, and the creation of floral designs called pookkalam. Families often participate in activities together and perform specific ritual...
Onam is anannual Hindu festival, which usually falls between August – September, and is celebrated for ten days. In India's southern state of Kerala, Onam is considered the state festival. It commemorates New Year's Day and is also recognized as a harvest festival. ...
The Mahadeva Temple at Vaikom is one of the most famous and oldest Siva temples in Kerala. The utsava in this temple is celebrated for twelve days during the dark lunar fortnight of Vrischikam, (November-December) and the Ashtami falling on the last day. Nilamperoor Padayani The 16-day ...