Onam

Onam

Onam is the Hindu festival specially from the state of Kerala.In the month Chingam of the Malayam calendar, Onam is celebrated as the homecoming of legendary king Mahabali. It is a ten day harvest festival, commemorating the grant of a boon by Lord Vishnu. Onam celebrations include boat races, floral arrangements, tiger dances, music and dressing up for all of Kerala Hindus. It is the new year for Malayali Hindus.