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Onam falls in the month of Chingam, marked during August-September, as per the Gregorian calendar. It is celebrated to honour the kind-hearted and much-beloved demon King Mahabali, who is believed to return to Kerala during this festival. ... They asked Lord Vishnu to step in and control Mahabali.
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- Onam is the most popular festival in the state of Kerala, India. Onam is the official state festival of Kerala. It is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm all over the state by Malayali's regardless of religion, caste or creed.
- According to legends, the festival is celebrated to commemorate King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam. King Mahabali was a demon king who belonged to the Asura tribe. According to Vaishnava mythology. King Mahabali defeated the Gods and began ruling over all three worlds. This act impressed Lord Vishnu so much that he granted Mahabali the right to visit his kingdom and people every year during Onam festivities.
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