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Onam festival celebrations in Kerala

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The ten-day Onam harvest festival in Kerala, which began with Atham celebrations on August 16, is progressing toward its peak on Thiruvonam, scheduled for August 26. The festivities include the Athachamayam procession in Thrippunithura, featuring traditional music and performances such as Pulikali and Theyyam. Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan inaugurated the programme, emphasizing its secular nature and the need to protect Thrippunithura’s historical heritage. As the festival continues, families are creating increasingly complex Pookalam (floral carpets) and preparing for the Onasadya, a grand multi-course vegetarian feast. To manage the high-demand period, the Food Safety Department has deployed special squads to monitor hygiene and quality standards at hotels, restaurants, and online platforms. To accommodate travelers, 112 special trains have been scheduled, and the state has designated a public holiday period from August 25 through August 28. On the eve of Thiruvonam, known as Uthradam, significant activity has been reported in markets as people purchase ‘Onakkodi’ (new clothes) and feast ingredients. Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan issued greetings, reached its climax with the ~~Chief Minister noting the festival’s ability to provide strength to overcome adversity. However,~~ celebration of Thiruvonam. Despite ongoing yellow alerts from the India Meteorological Department ~~has issued yellow alerts for~~ forecasting heavy rain in several districts, festive activities continue, including ~~Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki,~~ the preparation of the ‘Onasadya’ feast and ~~Ernakulam, forecasting isolated heavy rain during~~ the ~~celebrations. While celebrated~~ purchase of ‘Onakkodi’ (new clothes). In Thiruvananthapuram, the Department of Tourism is hosting celebrations at Kanakakkunnu Palace. These events integrate traditional arts with modern elements, such as a secular harvest festival, historical discussions highlight its deep roots within a sacred Hindu framework. Evidence from ancient Tamil literature, Chera-period inscriptions, and records from Kerala’s Vishnu temples suggest startup exhibition curated by the ~~festival is linked to~~ Kerala Startup Mission. The festivities at the ~~Shravana Nakshatra and~~ palace are expected to culminate on August 30 with a grand procession featuring over 100 folk art forms. To assist families with the ~~legend~~ increased financial demands of the ~~mythical King Mahabali, whose return to his subjects is celebrated. In Maradu,~~ holiday season, the ~~Local Sustainable Living community’s month-long sustainable fair continues through~~ Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has released August ~~31, providing a platform~~ pensions early for ~~small-scale creators to showcase local food, crafts, and clothing.~~ 440,901 beneficiaries within the Kerala zone. This early disbursement was facilitated through the Centralised Pension Payment System.

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