Onam

Onam is the biggest and the most important festival of the state of Kerala. It is a harvest festival and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm all over the state by people of all communities. According to a popular legend, the festival is celebrated to welcome King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam.

Onam is celebrated in the beginning of the month of Chingam, the first month of Malayalam Calendar (Kollavarsham). This corresponds with the month of August-September according to Gregorian Calendar.

Carnival of Onam lasts from four to ten days. First day, Atham and tenth day, Thiruonam are most important of all. Popularity and presentation of rich culture of the state during the carnival made Onam the National Festival of Kerala in 1961. Elaborate feasts, folk songs, elegant dances, energetic games, elephants, boats and flowers all are a part of the dynamic festival called Onam.

Government of India has taken due notice of this vibrant and colorful festival. It promotes Onam internationally in a big way and celebrates 'Tourist Week' for Kerala during Onam celebrations. Thousands of domestic and foreign tourists visit Kerala to be a part of Onam.

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[yolihoogland]

Dear Prashant...It would be lovely to be able to contact you..please let me know how I can reach you...Yoli Hoogland

[prrasanth]

Sorry for the belated reply. You can reach me in dr.prasanthr@gmail.com

[yolihoogland]

My name is Yoli Hoogland,,am from south america and little by little am learning about India and its festivals...Am grateful to the knowlodge I got from this lovely video,,,,Thanks , it gave a fairly good idea of the festival

[prrasanth]

Yolihoogland, Thank you for your nice and sincer words. I am happy to know you are scholoer of Indian Heritage and Festivals. If you need and help please feel free to contact its my pleasure to share with you.

[prrasanth]

I know Malayalam better than you. Sorry Mr. this video is not posted for Keralite

[sreelekhap89]

nycly said.....fab...!!

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[minamew]

We would also celebrate it in Canada (Only the Kerala malayalee's though) every year.. My dad used to play King Mahabali. It was so nice. x)

[Rohit84up]

Keralites are ok but their food SUCKS especially at the times of ONAM.

[drprasanthpillai]

Dear Dr. Prasanth, I'm Dr. Prasanth Pillai, a Dental Specialist from Kochi. Your video on Kerala is excellent... I plan to send the link of this clipping to all my International patients and friends who would like to know more about Kerala. Please give me more links on similar lines... Best wishes, Dr. Prasanth Pillai, Kochi

[baijumonmaniyan]

this is our on God's Own land

[Drockhere]

Very nice and informative video. Kudos to you!

[prasanthmp1]

ithil maveliyude kaiyyoppu pathinjirikkunuu.i feel the sign of maveli in it. congrajulations

[vishnu292093]

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[karlordinez]

Thank you for an informative and comprehensive video about this festival. I hope to participate in the onasadya feast at a local restaurant this Sunday.

[narayanhk1]

Amazing.. Keep up this great work... Happy Onam..