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Here's How South Indians Are Celebrating Harvest Festival 'Onam'
Here's How South Indians Are Celebrating Harvest Festival 'Onam'
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People across South India are in immersed in the festive spirit as they mark a 10-day Onam festival starting Tuesday. This year, the festival is themed as ‘Onam, Oru Eenam’ (Onam, the symphony of harmony).
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Mumru, and Kerala State Chief Pinarayi Vijayan extended their warm greetings on Tuesday on the special occasion of Onam festival which symbolizes the beginning of the bountiful harvest season in Kerala state.The festival also signifies the Malayalam New Year and symbolizes the glorious return of the revered King Mahabali, who once ruled Kerala and is believed to have bestowed great prosperity upon the land.The festival symbolizes hope and renewal, and a time to reflect on the good things in life.Several celebrities and prominent political figures have taken to social media to encourage individuals to share the radiant spirit of Kerala's harvest festival and extend wishes for abundance and prosperity.President Droupadi Murmu greeted the citizens and expressed gratitude to Mother Nature for its countless bounties. On this occasion, Kerala State chief Pinarayi Vijayan said that Onam should inspire everyone to strengthen human unity beyond caste and religious divisions. How Indians Celebrate Onam?From dressing up in traditional attires to decorating their homes by making rangoli (a traditional Indian art form using colorful flowers, sand, or powder to decorate a floor) and preparing a gala feast -- 'Onam Sadhya', the festival is celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm.People worship the idols of Lord Thrikkakara appam or Vaman Vishnu in the morning and also light oil lamps (diyas) and sing Onam songs and dance on them.The snake boat race, also known as 'Onam Vallamkali', brings people together in Kerala's backwaters to celebrate the power of solidarity.Various games, also known as Onakalikal, and cultural activities are held across temples and religious places for 10 days.People give vegetables and coconut oil as gifts.What Traditional Attire do People Wear on Onam?While men wear white mundu, women dress up in white sarees with golden borders or ‘kasuvu’ or colorful silk sarees.What is Onam Sadhya?'Onam Sadhya' is a magnificent feast comprising 23–26 delectable dishes, served on a banana leaf laid on the floor, while people sit in a cross-legged position and savor the food with their hands. This tradition also symbolizes and expresses humility and equality among people. The all-vegetarian meal of 26 dishes includes rice, curd, different types of mouth-watering curries, fried vegetables, sweet dishes, and more, prepared with over 60 ingredients.
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Here's How South Indians Are Celebrating Harvest Festival 'Onam'
People across South India are immersed in the festive spirit as they mark the culmination of the 10-day Onam festival on Tuesday. This year, the festival was held using the ‘Onam, Oru Eenam’ (Onam, the symphony of harmony) meme.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Mumru, and Kerala State Chief Pinarayi Vijayan extended their warm greetings on Tuesday on the special occasion of Onam festival which symbolizes the beginning of the bountiful harvest season in Kerala state.
The
festival also signifies the
Malayalam New Year and symbolizes the glorious return of the revered
King Mahabali, who once ruled Kerala and is believed to have bestowed great prosperity upon the land.
The festival symbolizes hope and renewal, and a time to reflect on the good things in life.
Indian Prime Minister Modi took to social media and wrote, "Happy New Year everyone! May your life be showered with good health, unmatched happiness, and immense prosperity. Over the years, Onam has become a global festival that beautifully showcases the vibrant culture of Kerala."
Several celebrities and prominent political figures have taken to social media to encourage individuals to share the radiant spirit of Kerala's harvest festival and extend wishes for abundance and prosperity.
President Droupadi Murmu greeted the citizens and expressed gratitude to Mother Nature for its countless bounties.
"...May this harvest festival usher in prosperity and the spirit of harmony among all," she tweeted.
On this occasion, Kerala State chief Pinarayi Vijayan said that Onam should inspire everyone to strengthen human unity beyond caste and religious divisions.
How Indians Celebrate Onam?
From dressing up in
traditional attires to
decorating their homes by making
rangoli (a traditional Indian art form using colorful flowers, sand, or powder to decorate a floor) and preparing a gala feast -- 'Onam Sadhya', the festival is celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm.
People worship the idols of Lord Thrikkakara appam or Vaman Vishnu in the morning and also light oil lamps (diyas) and sing Onam songs and dance on them.
The snake boat race, also known as 'Onam Vallamkali', brings people together in Kerala's backwaters to celebrate the power of solidarity.
Various games, also known as Onakalikal, and cultural activities are held across temples and religious places for 10 days.
People give vegetables and coconut oil as gifts.
What Traditional Attire do People Wear on Onam?
While men wear white mundu, women dress up in white sarees with golden borders or ‘kasuvu’ or colorful silk sarees.
'Onam Sadhya' is a magnificent feast comprising 23–26 delectable dishes, served on a banana leaf laid on the floor, while people sit in a cross-legged position and savor the food with their hands. This tradition also symbolizes and expresses humility and equality among people.
The all-vegetarian meal of 26 dishes includes rice, curd, different types of mouth-watering curries, fried vegetables, sweet dishes, and more, prepared with over 60 ingredients.
