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Dawn Of Onam In Kerala

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Onam is the important and harvest festival of Kerala that is celebrated with enthusiasm and joy. As most of us may be aware of the legend that the Onam festival is celebrated to welcome the King Mahabali as it is believed that his spirit is said to visit Kerala during Onam. Chingam is the first month of Malayalam Calendar and Onam in Kerala is celebrated during this month. During the days of Onam, the whole of Kerala is filled with flowers and colours. Kerala tourism gets boosted in this short period of time as the tourists can see the vibrancy of the state during this time. Ten Days Of Onam Rituals on Atham Day Celebrations commence from the first day, Atham. This day is considered to be holy and auspicious by the people. They take an early bath and offer prayers in the temple. On this day girls or women of the house prepare Pookalam to welcome the spirit of King Mahabali. In the following days, more flowers are added to Pookalam and as a result, this flower courty

Festivals Of Kerala | The Pride Of God’s Own Country

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Festivals Of Kerala | The Pride Of God’s Own Country  The festivals of Kerala is famous around the world. Kerala has unique colorful festivals like Onam, Vishu, Thrissur pooram, boat race etc. Onam is the state festival of Kerala. Onam is a 10 days festival and it is believed that Mahabali king, the former ruler of Kerala will visit his kingdom and people on thiruvonam day. On thiruvonam day people wear new dresses and eat Onam sadya. All festivals have its own uniqueness. On Vishu day Vishukani is the main thing. Kanikonna flowers, the statue of Lord Krishna, lamps, gold, fruits, vegetables etc. will be in Vishukani settings. All festivals have its own beauty and history.