Most famous Onam festival in Kerala: Most famous festivals of Kerala

 

Onam Festival

Kerala is one of the most beautiful and small state of southern India which is completely filled with so many natural treasures. This state is also filled with massively rich traditional and cultural background. This is the first state in India which has 100% literacy. There have been several festivals celebrate every year in this state in a complete traditional way. Onam is one of the most famous festival that has been celebrated during the first month of the Malayalam calendar which is Chingam (August-September). It has been celebrated in the sacrifice memory of the great king Mahabali who ruled this territory from long time period. To recall all is sacrifices for his kingdom this festival has been celebrated. This Onam festival in Kerala depicts the symbols of home coming of the legendary king Mahabali and his devotion towards God. Intricate flower carpets, snake boat race, feasting, Kaikottikkali, song and merriment are some major part of this grand celebration.

Basically, this Onam festival is celebrated to welcome the spirit the King and wish him well and also promise him that his people are happy. This festival brings the best culture and tradition in Kerala.

As per Kerala locale, every people in the region of king’s territory are quite happy and prosperous. This state was witnessing the golden era during the period of king. The king and his subjects are so high so everywhere his fame began to spread. Due to the growing powers of King Mahabali and his ego. Even god took advantage of his nature and utilized it to bring it region. So god planned to conspired him and for this he sends lord Vishnu to earth to cut off all his powers. Lord Vishnu came to earth in the form of a dwarf and trampled him down to the netherworld. Whereas for the sake of all the good deeds done by the king Mahabali , the god granted him a boon that he could visit his land once in every year.

So as per myth, it has been believed that king Mahabali visit his people once in every year and lord Vishnu serve him as a gatekeeper in the netherworld as like the god serves his devotees. So the king is one of the his devote. For this reason, this Charming Kerala Trip has been celebrated to welcome king Mahabali every year.

During this festive season people, it also includes the children put all their effort to impress their king by celebrating this festival in a unique and grand manner and they also make some special preparations. To experience the uniqueness, culture and tradition of this Onam festival do plan your visit towards Kerala duing the Month of August –September.