Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Onam Celebrations Across India: Photos Show Festivities
Onam is a big festival for people from Kerala, celebrated all over the world.
It's a harvest festival with cultural significance.
People decorate with flower arrangements called Pookalam.
They also enjoy traditional dances like Kathakali and Pulikali.
There's a special feast called Onam Sadya.
The festival celebrates King Mahabali's annual return.
Onam brings people together and shows the rich culture of the Malayali community.
Onam is celebrated by the Malayali community in Kerala and worldwide.
The festival is a harvest and cultural event.
Festivities include traditional attire and cultural performances like Kathakali.
Pookalam, flower arrangements, are created as part of the celebrations.
Onam also features traditional feasts such as Onam Sadya.
- Who
- Malayali community
- What
- Annual harvest and cultural festival
- When
- Celebrations occur
- Where
- Kerala and around the world
- Why
- To celebrate the homecoming of King Mahabali
- Festival Name
- Onam
- Celebrated By
- Malayali Community
- Type
- Harvest and Cultural Festival
- Key Figure
- King Mahabali
- Activities
- Pookalam, Kathakali, Pulikali, Onam Sadya
