Question

1.Name one of the most important flower in pookalm?
2.Name the God associated with Onam?
3.In which state onam is celebrated?

Answer 1

Answer:

1.One of the most common flowers for Onam Pookalam is Mukkuthi. The dark yellow colour makes the floral Rangoli look more vibrant.

2.Lord Vishnu was touched by the devotion of Mahabali and granted him the boon that every year he could visit his kingdom. This revisit of Mahabali is celebrated as Onam. Onam is a reminder of the virtuous rule and humility of Mahabali in keeping his promise before Vishnu

3.Kerala

Answer 2

Answer :

1) Thumba Flower

2) Lord Vishnu and King Mahabali.

3) Kerala

Explanation:

• The harvest festival Onam, is celebrated in South India state of Kerala.

• According to the Malayalam calender, This festival is celebrated every year in the month of August-September called chingam.

• The flowers used for Athappookalam are also very special. Thumba, Tulasi, Hibiscus, Marigold, Mukkuthi flowers are used in this harvest festival. Among these flowers, Thumba is an integral part of Onam pookalam.

• According to Hindu mythology, this harvest festival is celebrated to honour the King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam Festival.