The colourful festival of Onam is an attraction for thousands of people within Kerala and outside the State. It is one such festival that unites all the people regardless of race and religion. Not only Hindus but Christians and Muslims also celebrate Onam. ![]() The people also believe that during Onam, the King returns to Kerala to pay a visit to his people. Thus Onam shows the blissful rule of the King and the freedom, which the people enjoyed under his rule. It was said that King Mahabali ruled Kerala a long time ago and looked after the welfare of the people. Onam is celebrated in the memory of King Mahabali. Women dress up in heavy jewellery, new saris and make complex and detailed designs of “rangolis” and “pookkalam”(with flowers) in front of their homes. The merry-making of the festival includes an elaborate procession of Trichur and amusing boat races on River Pampa. Onam is a harvest festival and celebrates the reward of nature after a year of hard work. This festival is celebrated in the Malayalam month Chingam (ending of August and beginning of September). ![]() All the activities during this season are centered on worship, music, dance, sports, boat races and good food. Onam is one of the most significant harvest festivals of Kerala and is an attraction for thousands of people outside and within the State.
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