Onam is celebrated throughout the world today
Posted on: 28/Aug/2015 11:51:32 AM
Legend has it that Lord Vishnu in Vamana avatar after taking over all land from Bali gave him a promise to allow him to visit his people once every year.
King Bali, it is said, comes to meet his people on this day. Since his rule was marked by prosperity and welfare of people and people were happy under his rule, Onam is celebrated.
The harvest festival of Kerala is celebrated by the Malayalee community in the city with just as much enthusiasm. Floral decorations outside home, early morning visit to a temple followed by grand lunch and spending day with family and friends is how people will be looking to celebrate Onam in city. These power-packed ten days of feasting are followed by traditional boat races, dancing and singing. The rich culture of Kerala can be understood in the best form during these 10 days of celebration.
There’s a famous Malayalam proverb `Kaanam Vittum Onam Unnanam` which means that one must have the Onam lunch even if he is forced to sell his property. For all food connoisseurs, the main highlight of the festival is Onam Sadya, a grand feast which is traditionally served on a Banana leaf. This `mouth-watering` feast is to be relished without the use of cutlery and is an indispensable part of the festivity.
All the Tamil leaders including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa extended their Onam greetings to the Malayalam speaking people.
We from Live Chennai also extend our greetings by saying, "Wishing you a prosperous, healthy, wealthy and happy Onam."
