To welcome Mahabali, people start constructing floral carpets (Pookkalam) in front of their homes and institutions. Celebrations of many kinds begin today in schools, universities, offices, and other locations. During the Onam festival, people usually wear traditional kasavu saris and mundu (dhoti). It is a time when family members and friends gather and exchange…
Onam occurs on the day of Nakshatra Thiruvonam in the month of Chingam according to the Malayali solar calendar. The pious celebrations honour Vamana, Lord Vishnu’s avatar, and the return of King Mahabali. The celebration also marks Kolla Varsham, the start of the Malayalam calendar year. In the month of Chingam, which occurs in…
Curated By: Nibandh Vinod Last Updated: August 16, 2023, 13:12 IST Thiruvananthapuram [Trivandrum], India MALAYALAM NEW YEAR 2023: Chingam 1, also known as Chingam Month or Chingam Masam, is the first day of the traditional Malayalam calendar used in Kerala. Chingam 1 marks the beginning of the new Kolla Varsham, which is the Malayalam New…