Onam is the biggest festival of South India or it can be said especially in Kerala. In Kerala, Onam is celebrated with great fervor and gaiety. Onam is like the festival of Diwali in Kerala.
Why does Onam celebrate?
The festival of Onam is specially celebrated in the fields to celebrate the better crop yield. There is also a belief that there used to be a demon king named Mahabali in Kerala and this festival is celebrated in his reception. During this festival in Kerala, people decorate homes like new brides. Cleanliness is done throughout the house and Rangoli etc. is also made.
What do you do in this festival?
A special feature of this festival is that like other festivals, it is worshiped not in temples but in homes. People worship Shravan Devta and Pushpadevi. The joy of harvesting the crop is clearly visible on the face of the people. They express their happiness through a festival. This festival is directly related to farmers. People also organize a banquet in the festival of Onam. Delicious dishes are made in this festival. Pachdi Kallam, Ghee, Sambar, Banana, and Papad Chips, Ollam and Dao are the major ones.
This is how the government celebrates Onam
The government of Kerala celebrates this festival exclusively. It is celebrated as a tourist festival by the Government of Kerala. During this time, along with cultural events like boat races, dance, and music, Mahabhoj is also organized.
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