Form the various varieties of flowers; a specific flower is devoted to god on every specific day of Onam. The few which are commonly used these days are kakka poovu, mukkutii, chemparathy, aripoo, hanuman kireedom, chethi and thumba. Among all these varieties the thumba is gives most privilege due to their small size and glitterness […]
Malayalees celebrate Onam throughout the world and the significant part of this festival is the floral decorations in front of the house, as a welcome feature they extend to Mahabali who is believed to visit them during this period of ten days. Onam being the harvesting period too, is rich with floral resource in the […]
A pookalam design is a floral design just like a rangoli, the only difference being that a rangoli is made with powdered colours whereas a pookalam is made with fresh flowers. Infact, one is not allowed to use powdered colours or plastic flowers in order to make a pookalam. The pookalam design is made early […]
Competitions for Pookkalam decorations attract participants in great numbers during Onam. Spectators also come in large numbers to witness and enjoy the innovative and artistic designs created by the participants. Due to the immense popularity of these competitions, many groups and societies organize them across the state and give away huge prizes to the winners. […]
Ambeyyal or Archery is popular game during the Onam celebrations in Kerala. It is one of the several games that are played on the festivity of Onam. This particular game really tests the skill and usually patience of a player. This game is commonly played by the men folks. The general rules of the game […]
Ambeyyal means shooting the Arrows. It is one of the interesting games played by two teams during the Onam celebration. There are many games played during the Onam celebration which keeps the men and women folks and children busy and joyful. Games are played during this festivity in order to show unity among the family […]
A delicious dish of Kerala is Avial. It is a type of mix vegetable recipe. It is scrumptious to taste and easy to make within few minutes. This dish is really fulfilling and very nutritious. With varieties of rice, avial is normally a side dish that is served hot. Avial basically contains many kinds of […]
Vallam Kali in Malayalam literally means boat race. In Kerala, it is the traditional boat race. The boat used in this race is paddled war canoe. In autumn, during the season of the harvest festival Onam, it is mainly conducted with full vigor and joy. Many types of traditional boats that are paddled longboat of […]
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 […]
On the occasion of Onam festivital, Attakalam is the major second combat game played with lot of enthusiams. It is to be noted that ‘Kayyankali’ is the major first combat game. Among these two combat games, Attakalam is very less aggressive and dangerous. Kayyankali is played singly and Attakalam is played in batches. It is […]
Onam festival is celebrated in the best possible manner by all the Keralites (Malayalis). They make large scale elaborate preparations for this festivity. During the ten day long festival, Onam’s best form and spirit are brought out. The rich cultural heritage of Kerala too comes out in the realistic manner. The festival brings joy and […]
Aranmula boat race is the oldest river boat elaborate party or fiesta in the state of Kerala. This race is held in the month of August-September during Onam. It takes place in a grand manner at Aranmula. It is held near a Hindu temple that is dedicated to Lord Arjuna and Lord Krishna. In 2012, […]
Here is a list of Donts and Dos for the spectators of Nehru Trophy Boat race during Onam festival in Kerala… Dont’s From unauthorized person and agents, do not purchase tickets. By paying cash, do not purchase any complimentary passes. Ticket without serial or seal then do not purchase it. Any dangerous electronic devices and […]
Southern Railway will run Onam 2013 special trains between Bangalore and Ernakulam (Kerala) route in September 2013. Four special trains (six trips only) to clear extra rush between Ernakulam-Bangalore City-Ernakulam during Onam festival. Details of Onam Special Trains b/w Bangalore and Ernakulam.. We’ll update the article once we get the details of the special trains […]
Today, 9 September 2011 is Onam or Thiruvonam festival in Kerala. Thiruonam Nakshatram day in Chingam month is celebrated as Onam festival in Malayalam calendar. This is a 10-day festival starts on Atham day in the same month. But nowadays, it is celebrated for 2-3 days only. First Onam date in 2011 was September 8. […]
Pookalam competition held by Malayala Manorama heralds the Onam celebrations in New Delhi. Onam 2011 date is September 9. In Pookalam competition 23 teams were participated. As per the officials of Malayala Manorama, they also organize similar events in Chennai, Bangalore & Mumbai to spread and share tradition and culture of Kerala. Onam marks the […]
Onam Puja celebrations (temple festival during Onam) in Vamanamoorthy Temple in Thrikkakara of Kerala will begin on 31 August 2011. The 10-day annual festival begins on Atham day in Chinga masam and ends on Thiruvonam day. It begins with flag hoisting by temple Tantri at 8 pm. Highlighting various art forms of Kerala, on September […]