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Onam Festival

Introduction

Onam Festival is the one of the most important festivals of Kerala. Onam Festival is a kaleidoscope of tradition culture and colors. The city of Kerala celebrates the festival with passion and fervor and the tourists who visit Kerala during this time get to taste the real fervor of Kerala.

Time of Onam Festival:

It is held in the end of August and beginning of September. It is held in the Malayalam month of Chingam.

History of the Onam Festival:

Onam is celebrated in Kerala to honor king Mahabali whose spirit is believed to visit Kerala during the festival. However Onam is a harvest festival which is celebrates the joy and passion of the people of Kerala for their rich harvest. The festival of Onam is the time to wear new clothes, savor the choicest of desserts, sing the Onam songs and enjoy the festival.

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Celebrations during Onam Festival

The Onam Festival is celebrated with much joy and fervor throughout Kerala. A 10 day festival Onam is the biggest ritual for the people of Kerala. Colorful clothes, dances, religious rituals, glorious processions are all a part of Onam.

During the Onam Festival people of Kerala also take part in their boat races which is an integral part of the city. Elaborate and grand processions and snake boat races on river Pampa create the spirit of festivity which even the tourists cannot escape.

Most important is having the Grant Lunch during Onam which is quite important for the Keralites. During the Onam Festival there is also a competition for laying flower mats in front of the house and decorating the house. This festival of prosperity and growth and the people of Kerala celebrate it with all their heart.

The Snake Boat Race and Vallamkali are quite important during this time of the year. Instill in your senses the spirit of adventure and thrill by being a part of the Snake Boat Race of Kerala. Men ride the Snake Boats or the chunduvalloms and take part in a competition. A number of boats splashing across the river instills amongst the spectators, a wonderful spirit and thrill. The emerald green waters of Kerala enlivens with their spirit. This festival is also held during the Onam Festival.

So if you are planning your trip, then visit Kerala during its colorful and grand festivals.

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