Onam harvest festival traditions and celebrations

Onam is a harvest festival celebrated with various traditions, including the creation of Pookalams (floral decorations), listening to Onappattus (songs), and enjoying the traditional Sadhya feast. The festival is associated with the legend of King Mahabali and is noted for its spirit of harmony and secularism.

Celebrants often share festive greetings, digital cards, and quotes via social media and messaging platforms to convey wishes of prosperity, joy, and unity to family and friends.