Onam: Colours of Kerala
The colors of Indian tradition still strong in the modern India as we celebrate the ten day long festival of Kerela, Onam.
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Onam, the ancient festival of Kerala, is also one of the important and eagerly awaited festival of the state where its traditional aspects unravel in the fullest measure.
The rice festival of rain flowers falls on the Malayalam month of Chingam.
Apart from being the harvest festival, ushering in a mood of celebration, it commemorates the golden reign of King Mahabali, the benevolent king of the Keralites. -
In these ten days, the cultural and traditional aspects of Kerala are joyfully and colourfully represented in the celebrations associated with Onam.
People decorate their house with flowers and intricate flower items for the welcome of the king.
The multicoloured flower arrangements are called Pookalam. -
Many dances are prepared to celebrate the festival in a grand way. People welcome the king by impressing him with joy and happiness among them.
Various dance forms like Kaikotti Kali, Thumbi Thullal, Pulikali, Kaduvakali, Kathakali etc are some of the important events that take place every year.
