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Importance of Athapookalam designs for Onam festival
Read this article on the importance of Athapookalam designs for Onam festival. One of the important activities the Malayali people undertake during the Onam celebrations is the creation of floral designs to welcome the Onathappan to their homes and offices. During the celebrations, it has become a norm to create highly intricate floral designs at public places.
Association of Thrikkakara Temple with Onam Festival
Thrikkakara temple's association with Onam is rather old. The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Vamana, who is considered to be the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Since Vamana is associated with the demon King Mahabali, this temple holds an important place in the evolution of the primarily agrarian festival Onam. Therefore, it is not surprising to see Onam as the main religious festival in this temple near the Cochin. In this article, let us see the celebration of Onam festival in this temple.
Attractive pageantry brought down curtains on Tourism week celebrations
The colourful week-long Onam celebrations came to a wonderful conclusion with the beautiful pageantry on August 31, 2015. The cultural fetes from different parts of the Kerala state were on display during this procession. The creative pieces such as amalgamation of romantic Badharul Muneer – Husnal Jamal songs and war songs from the past that were not known to the present generation were in visual display as part of the grand procession on the last day of tourism week celebration.
Onam Week Celebrations 2015 - Programmes
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy had inaugurated the State-level Onam festival at Nishagandhi Auditorium here on August 25, 2015. On this occasion, the state government had honoured renowned artistes from the state. The week-long celebrations would bring the streets of the state capital alive with cultural extravaganza, which includes music, dance, painting and marital art programmes. In this article, we would give you a brief view of various programmes held.
Story of Onathappan and Onam
Onathappan is also known as Thrikkakarappan. It is a pyramid like structure made from mud. Generally this pyramid like structure symbolizes Lord Vishnu's avatar Vamana. For some people, pyramid structure also symbolizes the king Mahabali.Koodalmanikyam temple festival 2013
Koodalmanikyam temple festival 2013 details are given here. Koodalmanikyam temple is one of the famous temples Kerala. It is most important temple in Kerala which is dedicated to Lord ' Bharatha'. This temple is a part of Naalambala darshanam. Koodalmanikyam temple festival 2013 starts from 23rd April with flag hoisting. Read the below article to know more about Koodalmanikyam temple and its 11 day long festival programs..Arattupuzha Pooram 2013
Have you heard about the famous "Arattupuzha Pooram"? This article gives you the details of the famous "Arattupuzha pooram" conducted in Arattupuzha village of Thrissur district. This is the largest pooram conducted in Kerala with 61 elephants. Read the below article to know more about Arattupuzha pooram.Important Pooram Festivals in Thrissur, kerala - Details
Thrissur is known as the land of Poorams. There are so many poorams celebrated in Thrissur district. It includes the world famous Thrissur Pooram, Aarattupuzha Pooram, Uthralikkavu Pooram etc. Kudamattam, Vedikkettu, Koota Ezhunnallippu, Kuthirakali etc are part of each pooram. The presence of elephants is the most highlighted feature of poorams in Thrissur. Thechikkotu Kaavu Ramachandran is one of the famous elephant in Kerala.Makaravilakku 2013 Live from Sabarimala on Makara Sankranti Festival at Kerala
Watch Sabarimala Makaravilakku 2013 live on Makara Sankranti Festival at Kerala. Get in here for webcast and live telecast of Makaravilakku highlights and latest updates about Thiruvabharanam procession and Makaravilakku Puja at Sabarimala on January 14, 2013.
Celebration of Onam Festival 2012 – The zeal of Kerala and enchantment of India!
Celebration of Onam will certainly remind the attractive flower decorations, thripunithura athachamayam, feasting, pulikkali tiger play, aranmula snake boat race and still more. The detailed description of Onam celebration and the delighting moments will be elucidated below.
10 Days of 2012 Onam Carnival – Harvesting the Happiness of Keralites
10 Days of 2012 Onam Carnival – Harvesting the Happiness of Keralites. Every State in India is having facets and every single face will have different traits. Kerala is one among States, where you can see the green environment everywhere and the pleasant of the God’s creativity. Especially, the ten days festival of Onam will make the whole state to wear the flowers in the lap. You can see the specials of ten days in the following passage.
Onam 2012 - Festival of Kerala
Onam is a dazzling festival of Malayalis, India. This page includes with the complete information in relates with tradition and culture of Onam. Scroll down to hit the importance, celebration and stuffs of Onam.Thrissur Pooram 2012 Festival in Kerala
Read about Thrissur Pooram Festival 2012 in Kerala. Thrissur pooram is the one of the major festival in Kerala. It is commonly known as the Pooram of Poorams. In this year Thrissur pooram will be held on May 1. Read this article to get an overview of Thrissur pooram, and also to get the details of major attraction in this festival.Sabarimala Ayyappa temple and pilgrims getting ready for Makara vilakku festival
Read this article to know about what is Sabarimala Makara vilakku festival, Sabarimala vilakku, Makara Samkramam, Makara Jyoti at Sabarimala, the confusion on the Makara vilakku and the Makara Jyoti, Thiruvabharanam of Lord Ayyappan, The mysteries connected with Sabarimala, Erumeli Petta Thullal, Malikappuram Procession and the Guruthi Ritual being held at the hill shrine of Sabarimala as a part of the Makara vilakku festival.Thiruvathira the ladies festival of Kerala
Read this article to know about Thiruvathira festival. Thiruvathira is a festival falling in the winter month of Dhanu. Thiruvathira is a festival of importance to the women. The ladies believe that by observing the Thiruvathira Vrutham those who are not married will get a good husband and the husbands of those who are married will acquire good habits. It is a day and night festival for the ladies with fast/semi fast and visiting temple.
Chakkulathukavu Sree Bhagavathy Temple Pongala Festival 2011
Are you looking for Chakkulathukavu Pongala Festival date at Sree Bhagavathy Temple in Kerala? Well, the festival is on 9 December 2011. Learn more about the legend behind the Pongala festival, temple features and timings, how to reach Sree Bhagavathy Temple Chakkulathukavu and many more.
Significance of Kerala Navarathri Festival and Dussera Celebrations
Read this article to know as to what is Navarathri – Dussera – Ayudha Pooja – Saraswathi Pooja and its significances. Navarathri festival has its meaning and purposes of rising our spiritual level, by reducing the negative aspects through the process of learning through the rituals of the festival. Read on to see how we realize these objectives.
Krishna Janmashtami 2011 | Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival Celebration
Read this article to know about the complete details of Srikrishna Janmashtami 2011, the significance, rituals, procedures and cultural activities. As this name suggests it is the birthday celebration of the divine Lord Krishna who is a personified example of a friend, a guide, a philosopher, and lover or as a child, by his devotee. Janmashtami is an important day for the devotees of Lord Krishna, as the festival celebrates his birth which falls on 22 August, 2011.Ramzan(Ramadan) and Eid Al Fitr- A complete history about Ramadan
Read this article to know the details of Ramzan (Ramadan) and Eid Al Fitr one of the most important festivals of the Muslims. The importance of Ramzan month is that the holy Quran which is a guidance, direction and means of salvation to the followers, was revealed in this month by the Allah from heaven to the Prophet Muhammad. In short it is a month of Prayers and spiritual activities.History & Origin of Onam-The most important festival of kerala
Read the history & origin of Onam,the most important festival of kerala. It is an annual festival of 10 - 11 days with varied festive activities. The main function is on Thiruvonam (Malayalam star day.