Onam, Kerala's vibrant harvest festival, is celebrated in the month of Chingam (August-September) and marks the beginning of the Malayalam calendar. Rooted in Hindu mythology, it commemorates the return of King Mahabali, a benevolent ruler who visits his land once a year after being sent to the underworld by Lord Vishnu in his Vamana avatar. The Onam festival includes various cultural events and traditions. Onam symbolizes Kerala’s rich cultural heritage, unity, and agrarian lifestyle.
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