Onam Sadhya is a feast which includes traditional vegetarian dishes prepared by men and women. What is Onam Sadhya and what is the special dish of Onam?įood is the most important part of any festival. Pookalam is arranged across ten days of Onam festivities and there is a particular flower for each day. Pookalam is the flower and colour decoration done on the floor to welcome King Mahabali. He was the great grandson of Hiranyakashipu and grand son of Prahlada. King Mahabali or Great Bali was a kind Asura King. Apart from this, it also marks the Malayalam New Year and witness people taking part in snake boat races (Vallam Kali). Men and women wear traditional attires and celebration of Tiger dances (Pulikali), flower decoration (Pookkalam), women's dance (Thumbi Thullal), mask dance (Kummattikali), martial arts (Onathallu), folk songs and dance (Atthachamayam) takes place. It is believed that during the duration of 10 days, the spirits of the generous King visits his subjects and bless them with prosperity. He never disappointed anyone and never let anyone go empty-handed. For those unversed, Onam is celebrated for a duration of 10 days in honour of generous King Mahabali who led his state to the path of prosperity. The preparations are made by Malayalis all across. This year the festivities began from August 12 and will continue till August 23. According to Malayalam calendar, the festival falls on the 22nd Nakshatra Thiruvonam which falls in August–September. Onam 2021 Wishes, Messages, WhatsApp Status, HD Images and Wallpapers: Counted amongst one of the most important festival of Kerala, Onam is celebrated with great pomp and show in the month of Chingam. Happy Onam 2021: Wishes, HD Images, Greetings, Messages, SMS, WhatsApp Messages and Facebook Status for you