Onam
August 22 - WEDNESDAY
Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)
"Kerala's vibrant harvest festival welcoming King Mahabali with flowers and feasts."
Kerala's harvest festival commemorating King Mahabali's annual visit and celebrating prosperity.
Traditions:
- Creating intricate floral carpets (Pookalam) in front of homes
- Preparing the grand vegetarian feast called Onam Sadhya on banana leaves
- Conducting Vallam Kali (snake boat races) on Kerala's backwaters
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Fun Fact:
The Onam Sadhya can have up to 26 different dishes served in a specific order.