Onam 2019, dates
First Onam- 10th September
Thiruvonam- 11th September
Third Onam- 12th September
Fourth Onam- 13th September
Festivities begin from Atham day, 10 days before Thiruvonam day.
People decorates Pookalam (Floral decoration) at Courtyard of every house during the 10 days.
A grand procession called Athachamyam held at Thrippunithura, marks the start of Onam celebrations in Kerala.Onam is celebrating to commerate the memory of noble King Mahabali.
Pulikkali (Tiger Dance) and Kummattikali in Thrissur, Boat races at Alappuzha, Onam Celebrations in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city, Athachamayam procession at Thrippunithura, Kochi are the main attractions of Onam celebrations. Apart from that, there will be various regional events will be held at allover Kerala.
Kerala, the paradise calling you…
Kerala, the paradise of earth in South India, also known as God’s own country, is a magical Destination. Every knook and corner offers a magical visual wonder to its visitors. Kerala is blessed with the beauty of Mother nature. Keralam means the land of coconut trees in the regional language. The most fascinating hill stations like Munnar , Waynad, Ponmudi, Kuttikanam and Devikulam, charming back waters , house boats, placid lakes, fresh water fishing, Chinese fishing nets, beaches, fisher folks, sea food , boat races, water falls, lakes, spice plantations, teak, tea and coffee estate, tropical forests, paddy fields, amazing village life, Ayurveda: an ancient system of healing closely related to mother nature, spectacular temple festivals like Thrissur pooram, Uthralikkavu pooram, Chinakkathur pooram, Nenmara Vallangi vela, Arattupuzha pooram, Ochira festival and Thipunithura Athachamayam , Vibrant dance and art forms like Kathakali (A classic dance form), Theyyam, Padayani, Mohiniyattam, Ottam thullal, Chakyar koothu, Nangyar koothu, Mayoora nritham and Poothanum thirayum, unique architecture, attire and jewellery, mouthwatering cuisine especially Kerala Sadhya: a traditional feast on a plantain leaf with unique kerala dishes like Olan, Kalan, ishtu, Sambhar, Eriseri, Koottukari, Aviyal, Pappadam, Inchikari, Pachadi, Naranga kari, Moru, Rasam and Payasam, Kappa and Karimeen porichathu, Toddy, Meen mulakittathu… the list goes on.
Come, experience the fascinating charm of the magical land called Kerala
