Question

Why do people celebrate the traditions onakodi, onasadhya, onakali?

Answer 1

Explanation:

According to legends, the festival is celebrated to commemorate King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam. ... It is a harvest festival, one of three major annual Hindu celebrations along with Vishu and Thiruvathira, and it is observed with numerous festivities.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Onam is an annual Harvest festival in the state of Kerala in India and is associated with Hinduism. ... According to legends, the festival is celebrated to commemorate King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam. Onam is a major annual event for Malayali people in and outside Kerala.