Dr.T.V.

Rao MD

Dr.T.V.Rao MD @ TMC Kollam India

 Onam is the biggest festival in the Indian state of Kerala. Onam Festival falls during the Malayali month of Chingam (Aug - Sep) and marks the homecoming of legendary King Mahabali. Carnival of Onam lasts for ten days and brings out the best of Kerala culture and tradition. Intricately decorated Pookalam, ambrosial Onasadya, breathtaking Snake Boat Race and exotic Kaikottikali dance are some of the most remarkable features of Onam - the harvest festival in Kerala.
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Why We Celebrate

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We celebrate Onam to commemorate a glorious past. All of us yearn for a time like that of King Mahabali, a time when prosperity, joy and love blended. But in order to realize this dream we need to put forward creative and sustained effort."
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What Onam Means

The festival is marked by various festivities, including intricate flower carpets, elaborate banquet lunches, snake boat races, Onappottan, Kaazhchakkula in Guruvayoor, Puli Kali, and Kaikottikkali. These festivities make Onam a unique festival on the earth which is embellished by most number of cultural elements and it can be undoubtedly said that these elements constitute the colorfulness, diversity and richness that no other festival can claim. On Onam day people also conduct special prayers in Hindu temples.
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Significance of 'Pookalam
People lay a flower carpet, traditionally called 'Pookalam', in front of their house to welcome the King and mounds representing Mahabali and Vishnu are placed in the courtyards
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 When Maveli ruled the land, All the people were equal.And people were joyful and merry;They were all free from harm.There was neither anxiety nor sickness,Deaths of children were unheard of,There were no lies,There was neither theft nor deceit,And no one was false in speech either.Measures and weights were right;No one cheated or wronged his neighbor.When Maveli ruled the land,All the people formed one casteless races

Dr.T.V.Rao MD @ TMC Kollam India

 The most important things about Onam are the onakkodi, the new clothes worn on this day and onam sadya, a feast which is quite elaborate. This is usually a feast served on banana leaves and serves rice along with at least an array of 4 dishes. Traditional pickles and papadam are also served. Dessert is usually 'payasam', a sweet dish made of milk, sugar and other traditional Indian savories.
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Are we losing the Spirit of ONAM

We have lost the true spirit of Onam. Let each of our actions be a yajna for universal good. May the new clothes we wear be that of Dharma and faith. May our hearts be united in love and joy, and make life an everlasting Tiruvonam. Thus we can retrieve the lost Onam."
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Bring Back Our Indian Heritage

Life becomes a festival when gaiety and culture blend. Onam delivers the message of both.
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My sincere Wishes to all My Friends ..

May this be an Onam with Happiness and Prosperity. Let the festival of Onam be celebrated by every Malayali, whoever and where ever they may be.
Dr.T.V.Rao MD

Dr.T.V.Rao MD @ TMC Kollam India

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