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Celebration of Onam

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What is Onam

Onam is the biggest and the most important festival of the state of Kerala. It is a harvest festival and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm all over the state by people of all communities. According to a popular legend, the festival is celebrated to welcome King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam.Onam is celebrated in the beginning of the month of Chingam, the first month of Malayalam Calendar Kollavarsham. This corresponds with the month of August September according to Gregorian Calendar.Carnival of Onam lasts from four to ten days. First day, Atham and tenth day, Thiruonam are most important of all. Popularity and presentation of rich culture of the state during the carnival made Onam the National Festival of Kerala in 1961. Elaborate feasts, folk songs, elegant dances, energetic games, elephants, boats and flowers all are a part of the dynamic festival called Onam.Government of India has taken due notice of this vibrant and colorful festival. It promotes Onam internationally in a big way and celebrates Tourist Week for Kerala during Onam celebrations. Thousands of domestic and foreign tourists visit Kerala to be a part of Onam.


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