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Onam Festival Kerala - Fairs and Festivals in
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Onam is one of the most
significant harvest festivals of Kerala and is an attraction for
thousands of people outside and within the state. All the activities
during this season are centered on worshipping, music, dance, sports,
boat races and good food. This festival is celebrated in the Malayalam
month Chingam (ending of August and beginning of September). Onam is a
harvest festival and celebrates the reward of nature after a year of
hard work. The merry making of the festival includes an elaborate
procession of Trichur and amusing boat races on River Pampa. Women
dress up in heavy jewelry and new saris and make complx and detailed
designs of �rangolis� and �pookkalam�(with flowers) in front of their
homes.
Legends Of Onam Festival
According to the legends, Kerala was ruled by the Demon King Mahabali.
Mahabali was such a great ruler that his rule was known as the "golden
rule of Mahabali". His fame spread far and wide that the Gods feared
that he might become too powerful. So they approached Lord Vishnu, to
curb Mahabali's power.
Lord Vishnu took the form of Vaamana, the dwarf and approached
Mahabali. He asked the good King for three paces of land. King
Mahabali was so kind that he looked at the small person and advised
him to ask something bigger. But the guru of the demons, Guru
Sukracharya, realised this was no ordinary brahmin and told the king
to refuse any boons. But King Mahabali refused and granted three paces
of land to Vaamana.
At that, the dwarf grew in height till he almost touched the sky. With
his first step, he measured the heavens, with his second, the nether
world. For his third pace, there was no place and Kign Mahabali
offered his head. So he did and Mahabali was pushed into the nether
world. But Lord Vishnu was so pleased with this great King that he
showed him his viswarupa and gave him a boon. Then the good king
Mahabali requested that he should visit his people once a year and see
his beloved subjects. Lord Vishnu granted him his boon and on the day
"Onam Festival" or "Harvest Festival" of kerala King Mahabali visits
the earth is only celebrated as Onam.
Celebrations Of Onam Festival
River Pampa comes alive with decorated floats and water sports on the
eve of onam festival in kerala. In Trichur, an elaborate procession of
artistically decorated and caparisoned elephants is taken out. A huge
crowd gathers to watch the procession. Singing and merry-making mark
the Occasions. Women wear new saris and make elaborate rangolis,
pookkalam, in front of their homes. The celebrations begin 10 days
before Thiruonam. The festivities end in a spectacular display of
fireworks. |
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