In the Indian state of Kerala the biggest festival is called Onam, which is also referred to Kerala’s harvest festival. Most commonly celebrated by Hindus and Malayalees based around the state of Kerala and signifies the home-coming of King Mahabali. Historically Onam was a Hindu festival, but over the years has become mainstream and celebrated […]
Happy Onam, the Kerala Harvest Festival – August 2012
In the Indian state of Kerala the biggest festival is called Onam, which is also referred to Kerala’s harvest festival. Most commonly celebrated by Hindus and Malayalees based around the state of Kerala and signifies the home-coming of King Mahabali. Onam is also celebrated as the day of advent of Vamana and Bali. It marks the […]
August 23rd – The Hindu and Malayalee Festival of Onam
In Kerala the biggest festival is called Onam. Most commonly celebrated by Hindus and Malayalees based around the state of Kerala and signifies the home-coming of King Mahabali. Onam is also celebrated as the day of advent of Vamana and Bali. It marks the beginning of a new life. The festival is all about celebrating on the […]