Onam: The Harvest Festival of Kerala

A Celebration of Culture, Tradition, and Community

About Onam:

Onam is a significant festival in the Indian state of Kerala, celebrated by the Malayali people. It is a harvest festival, marking the beginning of the Malayalam month of Chingam, which typically falls in August or September.

• Onam is also known as "Ullasam" in Malayalam, which means "joy" or "festival".
• The festival is associated with the mythological figure of King Mahabali, who was revered by the people of Kerala.
• Onam is celebrated for 10 days, with the first day being known as "Uthram", which marks the beginning of the festival.
• The festival is known for its traditional games, such as "Kuttanadan Payappam" and "Kurunchi Pattu".
• Onam is also a time for family reunions, with people returning to their hometowns to celebrate with their loved ones.
• The festival is celebrated with traditional sweets, such as "Vada" and "Adai", as well as traditional dances, such as "Koothu" and "Thiruvathiruthalam".