The Story of King Mahabali explains the legend of Mahabali and Vamana Avatara of Lord Vishnu. Onam is celebrated to commemorate the visit of King Mahabali annually to see the happiness and prosperity of his beloved people. King Mahabali the Asura King reigned during the golden era of the State of Kerala. It was a period […]
Pookalam is an elaborate and multi-coloured flower arrangement on the floor. This tradition of brilliant flower decoration is a very popular ritual pursued by almost all domestic establishments over a span of ten day festivities of Onam, in Kerela. The term “Pookalam” can be broken up into two smaller words- ‘Poo’ and ‘kalam’, meaning, ‘flower’ […]
Hyderabad Kollam Special Trains for Onam 2015 (to kerala) are announced in August 2015. The South Central Railway (SCR) will run special trains to clear extra rush of passengers during Onam for Kerala cities from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Railways will operate special trains from Secunderabad and Nanded to Kochuveli in Thiruvananthapuram via Katpadi and Coimbatore […]
Today, 29 August 2012 is Onam Festival (Thiruvonam) in Kerala. Celebrated in Chingam Masam as per Malayalam calendar, Onam brings harvest for the God’s own land. Onam is a festival celebrated as King Mahabali’s home coming. Onam is associated with the legend of Lord Vamana and King Maveli (Mahabali). This ostentatious festival is celebrated during […]
Onam festivity is not just Onasadya, boat race or Valamkali and floral carpet or Pookalam. There is much more joy and fun associated with Onam in the form of games. There are many games that are exclusively for men folks and children. One such game that exclusively engages the women folks during the Onam season […]
Here is the popular and only best Onam Pattu: Kuttanadan Punjayile, written by Vayalar from the movie Kavalam Chundan.. Kuttanadan Punjayile Movie: Kavalam Chundan Lyricist: Vayalar The lyrics of this Onam Pattu goes like this…. Kuttanadan Punjayile Thai Thai Thaka Thai Thai Thom Kochu Penne Kuyilale Thithatha Thithai Thai Kottu Venam Kuzhal Venam Kurava Venam […]
Kerala’s Sweet dishes are extremely popular for their wonderful taste and flavour. Pradhaman and Payasam are the main desserts in Onasadya. One of the additional desserts is the Dry Fruit Kesari. It is considered as one of the famous sweet dish of Kerala. Dry Fruit Kesari is primarily made with Rava. It is to be […]
Festival and celebration are part and parcel of life. There are many numbers of festivals and celebration in different religions and communities in the society. Onam is one such festival that is commonly celebrated by Malayalees and non-Keralite because of its festivity and historical importance. The preparation of Onapookalam and Onasadya are very common in […]
Pradhaman and Payasam are both sweet dessert of Kerala. It is same like the north Indian “Kheer” which is also a sweet dessert. These desserts are normally prepared during the festive season, in marriage feast, birthday and anniversary celebrations etc. These desserts rightly fit into any happy occasions in life. Pradhaman and Payasam are part […]
On a large banana leaf, Onasadya is served clockwise from top in the following manner. With Boiled rice in center and from top, Paayasam, Bittergourd thoran, aviyal, Kaalan, Lime Pickle, Sambar and Buttermilk are served. Sambar is a chief thick gravy dish that is made of vegetables like drumsticks, tomato, etc. with lentils, tamarind and […]
Malayalees living in Kerala and staying in the rest of the world celebrates the harvest and state festival Onam with gaiety and lot of pomp. This ten day festivity has each and every day with some importance. The ten-day carnival fully engages the householders in different types of activities. It is to be noted that […]
It is the homecoming of the King Mahabali to his kingdom when people adorn their houses laying out flower carpets known as ‘Pookalam’ in front of their homes to welcome back the illustrious King Mahabali. People wear new clothes and special prayers are offered early in the morning when the youngsters receive blessings and gifts […]
In Malayalam language, Sadya means banquet. On a banana leaf, a traditionally vegetarian meal served is known as Sadya. It is a very typical feast of the Malayalees. It is to be noted that people sit cross-legged on the floor on a mat to have Sadya. Even in the modern age, people doesn’t prefer to […]
Vallamkali, the traditional South Indian boat racing has a special place in Canada. The trophy that is given to the winner of this boat race is Canadian Nehru Trophy. This boat is held at the Heart lake Conservation Park in Brampton. Every year many teams in Canada and Kerala register for the event. It is […]
The recipes of Keralites, especially of the Onasadya are extremely luscious. Banana Halwa is the favorite relishing dish that is served as sweet to taste. Among the popular sweet dishes of the state such as Achappam, Elayada, Uniyappam, Payasams, the Banana Halwa (Nenthra Pazham Haluva) has a special place in the Onasadya. Banana Halwa (Nenthra […]
One of the most primeval Hindu festivals that are celebrated even today with a lot of gusto and fervor apart from immense devotion is the Onam festival. It is one of the most well known and well-preferred festivals of the people living in the southern state of Kerala on the eastern coast of India. This […]
In the Onam festivity, feasting form the important traditions and culture. The grand feast of Onam is popularly known as Onasadya. It is a vital feature of the celebration. Each and every Malayalee household prepares nearly 13 to 15 curries for Onasadya. It is to be noted that many variations are more tastefully brought about […]
Another feather in the plume of God’s own Paradise is perhaps The President’s Trophy Boat Race. Founded in 2011, it has become one of the most popular boat-races held in Kerala during the auspicious occasion of Onam. It is held annually on the Ashtamudi Kayal in the Kollam District of Kerala to mark the Atham […]
Once upon a time the beautiful state of Kerala was ruled by the demon King Mahabali who was greatly respected by the people for his characteristics such as wisdom, generosity, judiciousness. During Mahabali’s regime the state of Kerala witness its golden era where everybody was happy, the ruler has no discrimination on the basis of […]
Onam is a festival marked with pookalam competitions. Onam can not be separated with pookalam competitions. Different organizations arrange these competitions at different places atrracting huge people and participants at the same time. It is very famous festival in Kerala. Creativeness and beautifully drawn designs are worth watching and attracts viewers from all over the […]