Onam is a traditional festival celebrated by Malayalees worldwide. It includes boat races, dance forms, Rangoli, food, and traditional clothing. Women draw floral designs called Pookkalam ...

An artisan gives a finishing touch to a poster of King Mahabali at a shop for the upcoming Onam festival, in Thiruvananthapuram. (PTI Photo) Onam 2021 will be observed on Saturday, August 21 ...

In the 1960s, when the communist government declared Onam a state festival encompassing all people, the legend of the asura king Mahabali became popular and Vishnu receded to the background.

(Pixabay) Each day of the festival has its own name, significance and activities that are relevant for that day. There are also a few post-Onam celebrations which add to the 10-day festival.

The Malayali diaspora celebrates Onam, a harvest festival, across the globe. Men and women usually dress up in the traditional munduand exquisite Kasavu sari, and prepare Sadhya, the festive meal.