According to the mythology, King Mahabali once ruled Kerala and was much loved by the people on account of his fair and compassionate practices. It is celebrated to welcome the return of the king Mahabali. Onam is a holiday that is celebrated with much aplomb across all sections of society in Kerala irrespective of caste, religion, and socioeconomic status. This year too, with floods hitting the state, the government has announced that celebrations will be low-key. There were no Onam celebrations across the state last year on account of the floods. Central Government employees will only get Wednesday, 11 September, as a holiday while Muharram is a restricted holiday. However, Monday, 9 September is a holiday on account of Muharram. Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti also falls on Friday. Onam holidays start from Tuesday, 10 September and end on Friday, 13 September. A week-long holiday has been announced with state government employees getting holidays till September 16. Onam, which is the state festival of Kerala, has arrived. The best-dressed tiger is awarded.Īranmula Snake Boat Race: Snake boat race is another highlight of the Kerala Onam festival where traditional snake boats are raced by expert oarsmen singing ancient boat songs. Pulikkali Tiger Play: The art of Pulikalli is one of the quirkiest festivals in the country where dancers dress up as tigers and dance through the streets imitating the tiger’s steps to the accompaniment of musical instruments. It consists of a number of varieties of vegetarian dishes and milk-based sweets.
It is referred to as Onasadya traditionally. Ceremonies begin with a flag hoisting.įeasting: Onam is incomplete without a festival feast. The main highlight is the grand procession. Thrikkakara Temple: Thikkakara temple is famously associated with the festival of Onam. The festival has interesting beginnings that can be traced back to Kochi’s Maharaja. Thripunithura Athachamayam: The festival of Thripunithura Athachamayam features a street parade attended by decorated elephants, musicians, and various traditional Kerala art forms.
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