Onam 2022: Simple and beautiful pookalam designs for Onam

This year, the 10-day-long harvest festival Onam will be celebrated from August 30 to September 8.

Published on: Aug 30, 2022 10:44 AM IST

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Onam, the 10-day-long harvest festival, is celebrated across the state of Kerala to mark the beginning of the Malayalam year Kollavarshamis. This festival is held during the Malayali month of Chingam (August - September) and marks the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali. To celebrate his return, people make Pookalam or athapookalam, a floral rangoli made with fresh flowers. Here are a few simple designs you can refer to for last-moment preparations. (Unsplash)

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Pookalams are made ahead of Onam at homes or in public places to welcome the legendary King Mahabali, who once ruled the region. (Pinterest)

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It is believed that King Mahabali (also known as Mahaveli) visits his kingdom annually during Onam. He was blessed with a boon by Lord Vishnu that permitted him to visit his kingdom annually. (Pinterest)

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Pookalam consists of Dashapushpam, meaning 10 different varieties of flowers. (Pinterest)

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All the flowers used in a Pookalam are believed to possess medicinal properties. (Pinterest)

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The flowers used in a Pookalam are Visnukranthi, Karuka, Muyal Cheviyan, Thiruthlaali, Cheroola, Nilappana, Kayyonni, Mukkutti, Poovamkurunilla and Uzhinja. However, in recent times, people have started using all types of flowers for Pookalam. (Pinterest)