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Malavika Mohanan Shares Onam Memories Of Kerala Traditions
Malavika Mohanan grew up in Mumbai but has roots in Kerala.
Onam is a very special festival for her.
She travels to Kerala to celebrate with her family and cousins.
She enjoys making flower designs called pookalams.
She also likes wearing a traditional Kasavu saree.
Eating Onam Sadhya is another happy memory for her.
She says Onam is not only about celebrations and food.
It is also about spending time with family and remembering one’s culture.
Malavika Mohanan says Onam has special significance because it connects her with her Kerala roots.
Although born and brought up in Mumbai, she celebrates Onam with family and cousins in Kerala.
She recalls making pookalams, wearing Kasavu sarees and enjoying Onam Sadhya.
Mohanan says the festival is about more than food and rituals.
She believes Onam’s deepest meaning lies in family togetherness and preserving cultural heritage.
- Who
- Actress Malavika Mohanan.
- What
- She shared her memories and views about celebrating Onam and staying connected to her Kerala heritage.
- Where
- She was born and brought up in Mumbai and celebrates the festival with family and cousins in Kerala.
- When
- Onam 2026; the article does not specify a celebration date.
- Why
- To reconnect with her cultural roots, spend time with loved ones and value her heritage.
Key facts
- Person
- Malavika Mohanan
- Festival
- Onam
- Cultural roots
- Kerala
- Upbringing
- Mumbai
- Traditions recalled
- Making pookalams and wearing Kasavu sarees
- Festive meal
- Onam Sadhya
- Central theme
- Family togetherness and cultural heritage
Quotes
Malavika Mohanan
Actress discussing her personal connection to Onam and Kerala.
“Onam is not just a festival for me, but also a time to touch base with the traditions of my roots as a Keralite who was born and brought up in Mumbai. I always wait for this festival to celebrate with my family and cousins in Kerala.”
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“What matters most to me is the essence of togetherness among family members, being surrounded by loved ones and valuing my cultural heritage that comes along with Onam celebrations.”
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