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
The lovely floral carpets from Onam this year are back. I have been a bit behind but better be late than never. Isn’t it? This year, I realized that we were into the ten days leading to Onam on the third day. And like always, my friend LP was around to show me her beautiful … More Never too late for Pookalams #Onam2023
Onam just went by but the memories from the day and festivities are here to stay. Looking back, it was first in 2014 that my friend LP shared her pookalams (floral decorations) with me. Year on year whenever it was possible, I have posted her 10 days of floral decorations with you all. When we … More Onam Pookalams – 2022
Back again on this space to share Onam Pookalams. These floral carpets were done by my friend at home and is a beautiful tradition. … More Onam Pookalams – 2020
Happy Onam, everyone! The festive season in India has begun and I am happy that this year again, I have Pookalams from LP’s home in Bangalore to share with you all. For those of you who have been around, LP is a regular here. For the last three years, she had all of us peek … More Onam Pookalams 2017
Happy Onam, everyone! It’s that time of the year again when floral carpets, food, and happiness adorns the house of every Mayalayee. Onam is one of those rare festivals which is celebrated by a state. How beautiful is the thought that no religion or caste can come in between the festivities! Each of the ten … More Onam Pookalams 2016
Other than India’s many festivals, I love the fact that people are ready to let others explore their traditions, cultures and uniqueness in how these festivals are celebrated. If you have been following this blog, you know that Onam just went by. Like last year, I had beautiful Pookalams adorn this blog. Ten floral carpets … More #MondayMusings – Onam Sadhya
One morning when I logged on to WordPress, the stats suggested that my blog post from last year Onam Pookalam – an arty affair was getting a few hits. The very next day, LP shared Day 1 picture on our whatsapp group and there was this Aha moment! It’s time for the 10-day Onam celebrations! Over … More #FridayReflections – 2015 Onam Pookalams
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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