Onam, also known as Thiru-Onam or Thiruvonam, is a yearly 10-day harvest festival observed in Kerala. Starting from August 20th this year, the festival will end on August 31st. Let's explore intriguing details about Onam that give this festival its unique significance.(PTI)
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The festivities honour the comeback of the legendary King Mahabali, who is cherished as the ruler by the people of Kerala. Each year, the king comes to visit his people to ensure their happiness. (HT File Photo)
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A unique and traditional dance called Kaikotti Kali, or Thiruvathira Kali, takes centre stage during the festival. (HT Photo/Vivek Nair)
Onam Sadhya (Grand meal) is a traditional meal that is prepared on Onam and is served on a banana leaf. It features more than 24 items that sometimes go up to 64 dishes. (Pexels)
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Pulikali (Tiger dance): This folk dance form is performed during the fourth day of the Onam festival. On this day devotees disguise themselves as tiger by painting their faces and bodies like tigers with stripes of yellow, red and black and dance to the rhythm of traditional percussion instruments such as thakil, udukku and chenda.(AP)
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