Onam is the State Festival of Kerala. It is celebrated in honor of Mahabali, the mythical Asura king of ancient Kerala. According to legend, Mahabali returns to visit his (former) subjects on the day of Onam. This festival is celebrated in the Malayalam month Chingam (ending of August and beginning of September). Onam is a harvest festival and celebrates the reward of nature after a year of hard work. The merry making of the festival includes elaborate processions, amusing boat races, delicious sweets served on the banana leaves. “Pookalam” a flower mat is visible outside every house welcoming Mahabali. Onam festival is celebrated by everyone in the region irrespective of caste or religion.May the spirit of Onam remains everywhere whatever you do whatever you think whatever you hope in your life. May the color and lights of Onam fill your home with happiness and joy. “My heartful wishes on Onam.”
