Pookalam (Athapoovu): Decorative Floral designs for Onam Festival

Pookalam for onam

In the state of Kerala, a Hindu festival Onam also called Vamana Jayanthi is celebrated which falls in the months of August-September and lasts for ten days. During this festival, apart from various other arrangements, the courtyards of every household are decorated with Pookalams. Pookalam also known as Athapoovu is a decorative, colorful and complex […]

How is Pookalam Made (Floral Carpet)?

Pookalam for onam

How is Pookalam Made (Floral Carpet)? How to make Pookalam for Onam festival? Making of Pookalam is a tradition followed by the people of Kerala, during the ten days of the festival. This is done to welcome their benevolent legendary king – Mahabali, as he visits Kerala every year on Onam. Pookalam could be simple […]