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Perumbavoor: Onam carol is a unique tradition in Valayanchirangara that kicks off the grand Onam festivities here. People dressed as Mahabali visit every house in Valayanchirangara to announce the arrival of Thiruvonam. The carol, which begins on the day of Atham, continues for the next nine days. This year, two teams will visit houses, singing Onam songs and extending festive greetings. Mahabali is accompanied by an orchestra and percussion as he visits homes to bless his subjects from Atham to Uthradam. The tradition, which started in 1985, also includes hosts serving delicious food items to the carol groups. The visits are limited to between 6.30 pm and 10 pm. The grand Onam celebrations organised by Valayanchirangara V N Keshava Pillai Smaraka Library, Suvarna Theatres and Olympic Sports Club will conclude with a mega procession on Uthradam day. This year's procession will feature a variety of art forms, including theyyam, thira, shingarimelam, pulikali, ammankudam, kudakali, kaikottikali, mayilattam, vilakkattam, parunthum kalakali, and kavadiyattam.
Onam 2025 is approaching, celebrating King Mahabali's return with vibrant festivities. Kerala transforms into a spectacle of flower carpets, boat races, and grand feasts. The festival blends tradition with modern expressions through wishes, messages, and social media statuses. It emphasizes community, joy, and the spirit of sharing during this auspicious time. The auspicious Onam festival is round the corner, which honours King Mahabali, the benevolent ruler who returns every year to check in on ...Read More >
Onam is the biggest festival in Kerala. People from all communities celebrate it, and the mood is always lively. The festival marks the homecoming of King Mahabali. He is remembered as a ruler who was fair and generous. Onam usually happens in August or September, in the Malayalam month of Chingam. The main day is Thiruvonam, which everyone looks forward to. In the days before Onam, homes are cleaned and decorated. Pookalams, which are floral designs, appear at entrances and courtyards. Flowers, ...Read More >