the 10 days of Onam are naturally linked to festivities, flowers, food and folklore: Legend has it that the demon king Mahabali once became so popular in Kerala that Indra, the ruler of heaven ...

They are considered auspicious and are placed to welcome king Mahabali. Women wear a kasavu two-piece set, or a sari, during Onam, which is cream-coloured with a gold border. They also wear ...

As Kerala is getting ready to celebrate Onam — the national festival of the State — the legend of Mahabali based on whom the festival is centred has collapsed like a pack of cards thanks to ...

Feasts, Pookalams, boat races, and cultural performances—Onam is a vibrant celebration that brings the entire state of Kerala to life. This annual festival, steeped in tradition and folklore, marks ...

Onam, the term describes great fervor, vibrant tapestry of tradition, culture, heritage music, and dances in one word. The annual harvest festival, falling usually in the month of August and ...

Onam 2022 History and Significance: Onam is a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala. It also marks the return of King Mahabali/Maveli in Kerala, as the demon king once ruled the state. According ...

Onam is an annual harvest festival that marks the homecoming of the mythical king Mahabali. As per legend, demon king Mahabali was a generous and virtuous ruler who was loved by his subjects.

Hair flying in the air, the mundu-clad, bearded Mahabali is clearly enjoying his ride in Sabari’s illustration, which has been shared on his Instagram account @meancurry. Onam celebrates the ...

So, as the story goes, there once was this king, Maveli or Mahabali, whose rule was so munificent and egalitarian, taking care of everything every one of his subjects required or desired ...

“Onam gives the message of love. Mahabali is the greatest socialist in the world. Humankind is diverse in culture, beliefs and even the way we are created. But with love and harmony, we can ...

Although the monsoon deficit in some parts of the country is worrying, the Onam cheers have marketers looking to sound the bellwether heading northward. In Mahabali's state, more than 40% of sales in ...