ICU pookalam

to welcome King Mahabali, who once ruled the region. According to the legend associated with Onam, King Mahabali (also known as Mahaveli) visits his kingdom annually during Onam as he was showered with a boon by none other than the fifth avatar of Lord Vishnu, Vamana. Mahabali was sent to the Patala Loka (Nether World) by Lord Vishnu after being tested for his devotion by the Lord himself. However, he was blessed with the boon that permitted him to visit his kingdom once during the year. Therefore, people welcome their king by decorating