It is the time of Pookkalams and Sadya again. Onam is here and true to its spirit of bonhomie, celebrations and gifts. From the day of Atham, beautiful pookkalams adorns courtyards of houses and offices and institutions. for the 10 days till Thiruvonam, young and old share the same enthusiasm when it comes to making the pookkalams to welcome the Emperor Mahabali. Made with myriad flowers and in intricate designs, they are not only a visual treat but evoke nostalgia as well.Times must have changed but nott the sentiments attahed to pookkalam as it remains the staple for any Onam celebrations for Malayalis all over the world. No onam celebrations is complete without a delicious and nutritious Onasadya, which is considered to be one of the most elaborate feasts prepared across the world with at least 24 dishes, the making of the sadya used to be a grant family affair for Malayalis. However with nuclear families and city life gaining precedence, the home made sadyas given way to takeaways and sadyas in restaurants.
Athagosham, Athachamayam, Thiruvathirakkali, Padayani, Pookkavadi, Thaeyyam etc. are important events related to Onam festivities. The colourful programmes and processions with its floats take us to a different world of traditions and miths related the Onam which is the national festival of Karala.All the Keralites who are living in other places, come here to celebrate Onam together. Beside showcasing the splendour of our culture, the Onam also conveys several social awareness messages.The Onappattu, "Maveli naduvaniidum kaalam......"conveys the underlying messages that we are all one and we need to work for the betterment of society respecting each other.
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Athagosham, Athachamayam, Thiruvathirakkali, Padayani, Pookkavadi, Thaeyyam etc. are important events related to Onam festivities. The colourful programmes and processions with its floats take us to a different world of traditions and miths related the Onam which is the national festival of Karala.All the Keralites who are living in other places, come here to celebrate Onam together. Beside showcasing the splendour of our culture, the Onam also conveys several social awareness messages.The Onappattu, "Maveli naduvaniidum kaalam......"conveys the underlying messages that we are all one and we need to work for the betterment of society respecting each other.
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