“Onam”is more than just a holiday to celebrate; it's a chance to bring back a time of affluence and virtue. Camelot resort, best family resorts in Munnar wishes you this Onam may you be showered with Good luck, prosperity, and happiness. Have a wonderful Onam
The largest cultural festival in Kerala - "Onam", is spectacular to witness. God's Own Country celebrates with colour and exudes happiness. Based on the Malayalam calendar, Onam is celebrated in the month of “Chingam”. The “Atham day” marks the start of the Onam festival, which lasts for the following 10 days till “Thiruvonam day”. It occurs between August and September on the Gregorian calendar.
It is a harvest celebration that commemorates the yearly arrival of the legendary monarch “Mahabali”, who ruled the ancient state of Kerala. Onam provides a fascinating insight into Kerala's rich history and varied culture. The festival offers a chance to catch up with loved ones. The celebrations are marked by lavish flower arrangements, boat races, traditional music and dance, and elaborate vegetarian meals.
“Athapookalam” is the main specialty in Onam. Which is the floor pattern comprised of several kinds of flowers, various colours, and patterns. It is regarded as a welcoming symbol for “Mahabali”. Onam is unique in that it fosters a feeling of freshness. All peoples purchase new clothing. Onam is a significant shopping holiday. Typically, traditional attire is worn. The festivity is enhanced with the “Mundu” and traditional “Kasavu saree”.
The Sadhya is a special traditional meal that is prepared on the auspicious festival of Onam and consisting of a variety of traditional vegetarian dishes usually served on a banana leaf in Kerala as lunch.
Another specialty in Onam is Kerala's indigenous arts including the “Pulikali” (Tiger Dance). On the fourth day of the Onam festival, performers dress like tigers with stripes of yellow, red, and black on their bodies and dance to the beat of “Thakil”, “udukku”, and “Chenda”.Onam is a festival uniting the people of Kerala, Onam festival celebrates the many elements of Kerala’s traditions and culture.
If you want to visit popular tourist locations in Munnar during this Onam vacation with your family, you can also enjoy a comfortable stay at Camelot Resort, which is one of thebest luxury resorts in Munnar.
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