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Onam
It's once again time to welcome Kerala's own harvest festival, Onam! This Onam, take an expedition along the verdant landscape of Kerala and make memories that last a lif…
The state of Kerala witnessed an Onam of no bounds as the people welcomed the celebrations after a gap of two years. People came out to witness the celebration of arts, m…
Onam is the national festival of Kerala. Malayalis across the globe celebrate it irrespective of caste and religion. The Onam season kicks-off from the Atham asterism in…
The Vanarasadya (feast for monkeys) offered at Shri Dharma Sastha temple at Sasthamkotta in Kollam district depicts an example of equality amongst all living beings. Here…
It’s time to usher in the biggest celebration of Kerala, the Onam festival. Let’s welcome everyone with open hearts and the spread the festive cheer among our fellow…
Athachamayam is a cultural fiesta which provides one the rare opportunity to witness almost all the folk art forms of Kerala. It is a grand celebration which marks the be…
Thumbi Thullal is a fun game performed as part of Onam celebrations and sometimes on the occasion Thiruvathira. It is performed by women. The girl in the centre will hold…
Onakkodi, (new garments for the festival) is an unavoidable part of Onam celebrations. Wearing new clothes and gifting Onakkodi to your loved ones is an essential part of…
Every year, around the time of Onam, Onavillus or colourful hand-painted bows, replete with all the incarnations of Lord Vishnu, are crafted by the artisans of a particul…
It’s time to usher in the biggest celebration of Kerala, the Onam festival. Let’s welcome everyone with open hearts and the spread the festive cheer among our fellow…
Kummattikkali is a mask dance usually performed in the northern districts of Kerala during Onam season.
The festival of Onam is marked by the celebration of different types of rare folk and classical art forms. In Kerala’s Malabar region, Onam season sees the resurrection…
The festive spirit of Onam is enkindled with a number of Onam games that are played locally. Kerala has various such games and one of the most popular ones played during…
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Mr P A Mohamed Riyas, Minister for Tourism & PWD, Government of Kerala invites all of you to join Loka Pookkalam (Global Pookkalam Competition - 2022). Let's fill the wor…
Watch this video to learn the traditional ways of putting Athapookkalam. Kerala Tourism invites all of you to participate in the Loka Pookkalam (Global Pookkalam Competit…
Mr P.B. Nooh IAS, Director, Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala invites all of you to join Loka Pookkalam (Global Pookkalam Competition - 2022). Let's fill the wo…
Mr K. S. Srinivas IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala invites all of you to join Loka Pookkalam (Global Pookkalam Competition - 2022). L…
Kerala’s very own dessert, Payasam, is an inevitable part of Onam Sadya and leaves behind sweet and contented memories
Food and celebrations have shared an inseparable bond since time immemorial. The scenario is no different during Onam, the most important and auspicious festival of Keral…
Experience Athachamayam in Thrippunithura, a grand cultural procession marking the start of Onam. Enjoy traditional art forms, decorated elephants, floats, and music, cel…
Chavittukali is a folk dance of Kerala that is staged during festivals like Onam, Vishu and in certain temple fairs
The festival of Onam is celebrated throughout the state of Kerala. The celebrations for Onam are held for ten days, beginning with the atham asterism in the month of chin…
Onavillus or colourful hand-painted bows are crafted by the artisans of a family in Thiruvananthapuram during the time of Onam
Pookkalam is set up on the floors of homes or public places during the Onam festival in the Malayalam month of Chingam to mark the homecoming of mythical King Mahabali
