What happened to Mahabali after leaving earth? Mahabali’s story of Onam festival… As said, atmanivedanam was the route through which Bali attained Moksha. In his “The Sri Rūpa Gosvāmīs Bhakti-rasāmrta-sindhu”, Krishna affirms that Bali attained Him or came to Him. To refer to Adhatya Ramayana, The gate of Bali’s planet, known as ‘Sutala’ is being guarded […]
Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai Central Special Trains for Onam 2014..Southern Railways will run special trains between Thiruvananthapuram and Chennai Central for Onam 2014.. No 06348 Thiruvananthapuram – Chennai Central special train will leave Thiruvananthapuram at 7pm on September 3, Wednesday, and reach Chennai Central at 11.30 am the next day. The composition of the train will be […]
Mangalore, Chennai Central Special Trains for Onam 2014..Southern Railways will run special trains between Mangalore and Chennai Central for Onam 2014.. No 06003 Chennai Central – Mangalore Jn. superfast special train will leave Chennai Central at 6.30pm on September 4 and 11 (Thursdays) and reach Mangalore Jn at 11.15am the next day. No 06004 Mangalore […]
Tiruchchirappalli, Mangalore Special Trains for Onam 2014.. Southern Railways will run special trains between Tiruchchirappalli and Mangalore for Onam 2014.. No 06801 Tiruchchirappalli – Mangalore Jn special train will leave Tiruchchirappalli at 7pm on September 6, Saturday, and reach Mangalore Jn at 9am the next day. No 06802 Mangalore Jn-Tiruchchirappalli special train will leave Mangalore […]
Nagercoil, Mangalore Special Trains for Onam 2014..Southern Railways will run special trains between Nagercoil and Mangalore for Onam 2014.. No 06306 Nagercoil – Mangalore Jn special train will leave Nagercoil at 9 pm on September 7, Sunday, and reach Mangalore Jn at 12.45am the next day. No 06305 Mangalore Jn – Nagercoil special train will […]
Chennai, Ernakulam Special Trains for Onam 2014.. Southern Railways will run special trains between Chennai and Ernakulam for Onam 2014.. No 06346 Ernakulam Junction-Chennai Central superfast special train will leave Ernakulam at 7pm on September 4 and 11 (Thursdays) and reach Chennai Central at 7.15 am the next day. No 06345 Chennai Central – Ernakulam […]
Onakalikal, the collective name of numerous games of Onam, is played by the people with different temperaments on the occasion of Onam. The game is of different types. The ideal time for the game is after the sumptuous Onasadhya meal. The most energetic people of Kerala also involve themselves to such games. One of the […]
What is the specialty of boats during Vallam Kali.. Kerala is the most beautiful state of India which located on the Malabar Coast, south-west of India. God has created this place with a peaceful mind. This heavenly place is more like a gorgeous painting by a skillful painter. If you want to spend sometime in […]
The Story of Maveli, Mahabali.. What is the story of King Maveli..? It is believed that Mahabali ruled the Southern region of India before the occurrence of Ramayana. It also is believed that his kingdom extended from the Vindhyas in the North to the down South. Lord Vishnu was not worshipped by the Asuras. Lord […]
IRCTC Onam-special pilgrimage tour train – The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a pilgrimage tour, ‘Maha Punya – Ganga Snan Yatra’, for the Onam celebrations 2014, through Bharat Darshan Tourist Train from Madurai to North India via Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Podanur, Erode, Salem and Vijayawada. The tour covers […]
Today, 16 September 2013 is Onam (Thiru Onam Festival in Kerala). Onam which is celebrated as an honor to Mahabali (King Maveli) who was demolished (sent to Pathala Loka) by Lord Vamana, the dwarf-brahmin incarnation of Sri Maha Vishnu. Onam festival is celebrated in Thiruonam Nakshatra (Shravana Nakshatra) in Chinga Masam of Malayalam calendar. Special […]
Onam is one of the major festivals celebrated with ritualistic fervor in Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. Onam 2013 date is September 16. Sabarimala Ayyappa temple will be opened on September 14 for Onam puja rituals and closed on 18 September 2013. Travancore Devaswom Board has been watching arrangements for the celebrations of Onam in Sabarimala. Onam […]
Onam is the main and the most revered festival of Kerala, the state well known as God’s own country. Onam is a harvest festival and is celebrated with joy and happiness all over the state by people of all communities and also across everywhere in the world where ever a malayali lives. In 2013, Onam […]
Here are few glimpses of Onam festivity. Onam is a grand festival of Kerala, celebrated in Chingam Month of Malayalam calendar.. Aranmula Uthrittathi Aranmula Uthrittathi is a grand boat event which is organized during the time of Onam. This is an annual event which takes place in Aranmula on the day of Uthrittathi Asterism. There […]
Mor Kuzhambu for Onasadya, recipe of Mor Kuzhambu for Onasadya.. An Onam without Mor Kuzhambu is not a full-fledged festivity. This dish is part and parcel of Onasadya. It is one of the popular South Indian dish. It is usually made with buttermilk curry seasoned with mustard seeds, turmeric powder, coriander seeds and cumin seeds. […]
Onam is the biggest and grandest festival in Kerala (India). Considered as a harvest festival, the event is celebrated with complete enthusiasm and passion not only in Kerala, but amongst Malyalees living in various parts of the world. It is believed that the virtuous spirit of King Mahabali visits Kerala. Folk arts performances, grand celebrations, […]
Kaikottikali, handclap folk dance of Onam in Kerala… Importance of Kaikottikali dance of Onam festival celebrations… Kaikottikali or Thiruvathirakali, performed mainly on the occasion of Onam and Thiruvathira, is very famous folk dance of Kerala performed by Both, Young and old women dance whole-heartedly. Kaikottikali is regarded extremely elegant dance form as the lasva or […]
Payasam is a popular Keralite dish is generally made of milk. But it can also be prepared by coconut milk, by sugar or by jiggery. Thus different ingredient produces different flavour. As it is a popular food thus it is also made by fruits like banana as well as jackfruit. In the present scenario, there […]
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’ […]