- Onam is a harvest festival celebrated in the state of Kerala, India, with great enthusiasm and zeal.
- The festival marks the homecoming of the mythical king Mahabali and is celebrated in his honor.
- Onam falls during the month of Chingam (August-September) and lasts for ten days.
- The festival is celebrated with a variety of rituals, traditional dance forms, and mouth-watering cuisine.
- People decorate their houses with flowers, rangolis, and banana leaves to welcome the king.
- The traditional dance form of Kerala, known as Onam, is performed during the festival.
- Boat races and other cultural events are organized as part of the celebrations.
- Onam Sadya, a grand feast served on banana leaves, is an essential part of the festival.
- People wear new clothes and exchange gifts and greetings with their loved ones.
- Onam is a time for joy, happiness, and togetherness, and it promotes the spirit of unity and harmony among people.
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