Last Friday, many who I know celebrated Onam. The harvest festival of the state of Kerala that is celebrated by all belonging to the state regardless of caste, community, religion or any other demographics. It was in 2014 when I learnt a little about Onam and then sought permission from my friend LP to share … More Onam Pookalams – 2025
It was Onam a fortnight ago. A harvest festival of the state of Kerala in India. It’s the only festival in India that goes beyond religion, caste or community. Onam is a state festival which means people regardless of their backgrounds celebrate this festival. Like every year for the last over 9 years, this year … More Onam Pookalams – 2024
When we were kids, any English essay about India would start with the clichéd opening “India is a land of festivals”. That time I did not know many festivals and was particularly clueless about the ones celebrated in the southern part of India. This year has been special – just two weeks after we bid … More Onam Pookalam – an arty affair
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