Onam Special Trains 2013 to Ernakulam from Chennai, Tirunelveli are announced by the Southern Railways. In 2013, Onam festival date is September 16. Southern Railway authorities have decided to run special trains to clear extra rush of passengers during Onam festival. Advance reservation for the special trains will commence from August 28, 2013. The Ernakulam-Chennai […]
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Onam Special Trains to Kerala from Chennai, Mangalore, Nagercoil
Onam Special Trains to Kerala from Chennai, Mangalore, Nagercoil announced for Onam festival 2013. Southern Railway has announced three special trains between Chennai-Mangalore, Nagercoil-Velankanni and Chennai-Nagercoil to clear the rush of passengers during Onam festival seasons. Chennai Central-Mangalore Junction superfast special would leave Chennai on September 14 and 29 at 9 PM and reach Mangalore […]
Onam Festival, 29 August 2012 (Thiruvonam)
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 […]
Thumbi Thullal makes women folk engaged in fun during Onam festivity
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 […]
The popular & only best Onam Pattu
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 […]
Dry Fruit Kesari: a popular dessert in Onasadya
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 […]
Glossary of ingredients for Onam: Translations- Malayalam to English / Hindi
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 […]
Difference between Ona Pradhaman and Ona Payasam
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 […]
The usual food items in Onasadya
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 […]
Onam Songs gives energy and boosts the festivity
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 […]
Onam-King Mahabali’s annual home coming
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 […]
Sadya: The grand banquet of Keralites
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 […]
Onam is the festival of all the Malayalis
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 […]
Theeyal is a main food item during Onam
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 […]
Dominion of the King Mahabali
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 […]
Competition spirit rules Onam festivity
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 […]
Kallada Boat Race: Onam Kallada Jalotsavam
Onam Kallada Jalotsavam or Kallada Boat Race was founded in 1969. It is held in Kollam district in Kerala, India. Normally 12 teams participate in this event. The official television broadcaster is DD Malayalam. This popular boat race event is held at Munroe Thuruthu in Kallada River on 28 days after Onam. During the event, […]
Come witness the parades in water during Onam
Onam, the harvest festival of the state is a source of major attraction because the boat race adds to its beauty. This sport looks significant as it is the largest team sport anywhere in the world and one can witness colorful parades in the water. Some water race or to say some of the boat […]
Onam a festivity with joy and thrill
Onam is the biggest and the most important festival of the state of Kerala. It is a harvest festival and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm all over the state by people of all communities. According to a popular legend the festival is celebrated to welcome King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala […]
Coconut Chutney: an important side dish of Onasadya
Coconut is an integral part and parcel of Kerala and its keralites. It is an important ingredient of all the dishes in Kerala. It is used even in vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Coconut sauce or ‘thenga chutney’ is the most popularly and regularly made coconut dishes. This dish can be used as a side dish […]