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Onam - Festival of Kerala [INDIA)- Celebrations
The colourful festival of Onam is an attraction for thousands of people within Kerala and outside the state. The state Government itself has taken the initiative to celebrate Onam season as tourist festival with the motive of attraction tourists. Various cultural forms, old and new, are presented in all-important towns in the state during the festival. In Trichur, a vibrant procession with resplendently caparisoned elephants is taken out. There is magnificent display of fireworks. The temple at Trikkakkara (where the legend of Mahabali is beautifully depicted) is one of the major attractions of the Kerala's festivities. The Vallamkali (boat race) is one of the main attractions of Onam. Some of the sites famous for these races are Aranmula on the Pamba river in the Kuttanad region, Papiyad near Quilon, and Thayathangadi near Kottayam.
At Shoranur, Kathakali dancers in gorgeous costumes enact the legends. Kovalam hosts a Kathakali and native arts festival and a village fair, with handicrafts and cuisine predominating. A Cheruthuruthy, people gather to watch Kathakali performers enact scenes from epics and folk tales. Pulikali, also known as Kaduvakali is a common sight during Onam season.During onam season, prformers paint their bodies in bright yellow, red and black spots and lines to resemble tigers, and dance to the loud beats of percussion instruments like udukku and thakil. One remarkable thing about Onam is that it is celebrated by all, not only Hindus but also by Christians and Muslims who are living in Kerala. It is one festival that unites all people regardless of race and religion.
WILFRED JOHN
PANAKKAL P.O.PERUVAYAL CALICUT-673024-KERALA-INDIA johnrwilfred2003@yahoo.co.uk
