Question

Short note on onam festival in malayalam

Answer 1

Onam is one of the most significant harvest festivals of Kerala and is an attraction for thousands of people outside and within the State. All the activities during this season are centered on worship, music, dance, sports, boat races and good food. 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 an elaborate procession of Trichur and amusing boat races on River Pampa. 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.

Onam is celebrated in the memory of King Mahabali. It was said that King Mahabali ruled Kerala a long time ago and looked after the welfare of the people. Thus Onam shows the blissful rule of the King and the freedom, which the people enjoyed under his rule. The people also believe that during Onam, the King returns to Kerala to pay a visit to his people.

Answer 2

Onam is the most popular festival in the state of Kerala. It is a harvest festival of Kerala. This ancient festival is being celebrated since ages.

This festival is celebrated in the loving memory of King Mahabali. King Mahabali is known for his generosity and bringing prosperity. It is believed that King Mahabali will come on this day to bless the people with happiness and prosperity.

It generally falls in the month of August or September.

The 10 days of Onam festival is celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm. Entire Kerala seem to be involved in festive activities. The first and the tenth day of the Onam Festival are most important. The ten days of Onam festival are as follows:

• Atham

• Chithira

• Chodhi

• Vishakam

• Anizham

• Thriketa

• Moolam

• Pooradam

• Uthradom

• Thiruvonam

Folk dances, games, snake boat races, songs, delicious foods, etc. form part of the great festival. Kaikotikalli dance is the major attraction.