How do people celebrate Onam?
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Onam Festival: Celebrations
People make the carpet of flowers which is known as 'Pookkalam' and lay in front of their house to welcome King Mahabali. Several traditional rituals are performed like Snake boat races, Onappottan, Kaazhchakkula, Puli Kali, Kaikottikkali, etc. by a lavish feast called 'Sadhya'.
Answer:
Onam Festival: Celebrations
People make the carpet of flowers which is known as 'Pookkalam' and lay in front of their house to welcome King Mahabali. Several traditional rituals are performed like Snake boat races, Onappottan, Kaazhchakkula, Puli Kali, Kaikottikkali, etc. by a lavish feast called 'Sadhya'. People wear new clothes, cook delicacies, and serve them on banana leaves by a cup of Payasam.
At the festival, people also perform traditional dance, games, and music which are referred to as Onakalikal. The nine-course meal is known as Onasadya which comprises several dishes like rice, sambar, rasam, avail, and more. They served on Thiruvonam the main day of celebrations.
Onam festival 10 days are known as Atham, Chithira, Chodi, Vishakam, Anizham, Thriketa, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradom and Thiruvonam.
Onam festival: Events
Pookkalam: Several designs with the help of flowers are made by the people and lay in front of their houses. With the passing of the day during the Onam festival, a new layer of flowers is added to the Pookkalam. Even at some places, Pookkalam competitions are held.
Onasadya: At the main day that is Thiruonam Onasadya meal is prepared and served on a Banana leaf. It is a nine-course meal that consists of at least four to five vegetables. Most of the families cook nine to 13 dishes for the Onasadya. Even several restaurants over there offer as many as 30 dishes for the Onasadya.
Onakalikal: Refers to all the games played at the festival of Onam. Talappanthukali is a game played with a ball that is a favourite game of men. Men also play archery or Ambeyyal. Women engage themselves in making Pookkalam and also perform several traditional dances.
Vallamkali Boat Race: It is also known as the snake boat race. In a boat riding competition, around 100 boatmen compete with each other. This is the most famous among people over there. In various patterns, the boats are decorated beautifully. Even several people visit the city to witness this race.
Elephant Procession: This is the most awaited event of the Onam. An elephant is decorated with flowers, ornaments, and metals. Elephants by giving small gestures to dance and interact with people. Also, the elephant is made to take a round of whole Thrissur where this procession is held.
Folk Dances: Women perform folk dances which is also a major attraction of the festival. Kaikottikali is a clap dance performed by women. While dancing they praise King Mahabali. They also dance in a circle and it is known as Thumbi Thullai.
So, now you may have come to know about the Onam festival and how it is celebrated.