Onam


 Onam

Onam is a harvest festival in Kerala. Onam marks the first month of the Malayalam calendar known as Chingam. Onam is celebrated by people with varied activities, Vallam Kali (boat race), Pullikali (tiger dance), Pookkalam (flower Rangoli).On the first day of Onam or Uthradom, traditional meals are prepared. 
On 21 August it is celebrated as Thiruonam, People prepare the 
Onam Sadhya
 the feast is known as Onam Sadhya.Onam 
Sadhya includes Pappadam(pappad),Upperi(banana chips), Sharkara Varatti(Banana chips dipped in jaggery), Inji Curry(Ginger, Tamarind And jaggery curry), Pachadi(yogurt-based dish for the feast), Olan(Ashgourd and red beans with coconut milk ), Ellisheri(a dish with pumpkin, red beans, and a generous amount of grated coconut), Avial(Mixed vegetable dish), Chor(rice), Parippu Curry(moong dal is topped with ghee), Chenna Mezhkkupuratti(Yam chips), Sambar(an essential item for feast), Pullisery(An item made with curd and a vegetable).
 Mahabali defeated the gods and took over the three worlds. This made gods resent him and urge Lord Vishnu to help them in their fight against Mahabali. Mahabali was a devotee of Lord Vishnu.Vishnu, in his  Brahmin avatar, visited Mahabali. He made the king agree to his wish. Vishnu asked for property rights over a piece of land that measures three footsteps. Mahabali agreed to this wish. Lord Vishnu then grew in size and covered everything the king ruled in just two steps. To keep his word and honor, Mahabali offered his head for the third step. Lord Vishnu was pleased to see his honor. He allowed Mahabali to visit his place every year.
 

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