Introduction: What is Onam?
The harvest festival of Onam is observed throughout the Indian state of Kerala. The cultural festival holds importance in Hindu mythology as it marks the return of King Mahabali to his people. Majorly celebrated by the people of Kerala and the Malayali diaspora around the world, this festival is a mix of rituals, pageantry, food, music, dance, folk performances and famously, boat races. Make the most of the festive season with our special onam offers, certain to fulfill your kitchen needs. Scroll down to find your Onam deal.
When is the Onam Festival Celebrated in 2024?
Onam Festival starts from Fri, Sep 6, 2024 – Sun, Sep 15, 2024, with the Thiruvonam, the most important day of the festival to be celebrated on September 15.
Why Do People in Kerala Celebrate Onam?
For the people of Kerala, Onam is the time for celebration and devotion to their mythological King Mahabali. According to the legend, the Asura King Mahabali defeated Indra, the king of Devas and took over the three worlds. To help bring Indra back into power, Lord Vishnu took on the Avatar of Vamana, a dwarf priest. Mahabali, being a devotee of Lord Vishnu, conducted ritual prayers where Vamana asked for the offering of land, spanning three paces. King Mahabali understanding that he was in the presence of the divine, agreed to the terms.
Vamana then grew in stature, with one of his feet covering the earth and the other the universe. He asked the benevolent king, where should he take the next step. Mahabali devotedly offered his head as the claim for the third step. Vamana then sent King Mahabali to Patala (the Underworld), returning the Devas to power. Lord Vishnu, nonetheless, was impressed by King Mahabali’s devotion and the love that his people had for him. He granted Mahabali the boon to visit his people every year. It is this time that is celebrated as Onam in Kerala.
What Are the Festive Foods Prepared for Onam?
The Onam Sadhya is a feast of a minimum of 26 dishes prepared in honour of the festival and served on a banana leaf. Each dish is made with a lot of love and attention as a reflection of the culinary heritage of Kerala. The feast is meant to be enjoyed with friends and family as a symbol of prosperity, harmony, and the essence of Onam.
The feast is centred on rice and includes various forms of dishes like
- Parippu
- Rasam
- Sambar
- Kaalan
- Avial
- Olan
- Koottukari
- Erissery
- Pachadi
- Pulisseri
- Thoran
- Payasam
Essential Dishes of Onam Sadhya
A typical Onam Sadhya consists of these popular vegetarian dishes central to the cuisine of Kerala.
- Upperi
- Pappadam
- Upperi
- Pappadam
- Sharkara Varatti
- Inji Curry
- Naranga Curry
- Mango Curry
- Olan
- Pachadi
- Ellisheri
- Thoran
- Avial
- Parripu Curry
- Chor
- Sambhar
- Chenna Mezhkkupuratti
- Pulissery
- Morru Kachiyatha
- Kaalan
- Kichadi
- Kootu Curry
- Rasam
- Neyy
- Poovan Pazham
- Inji Thayir
- Palada Pradhaman
- Pazham Pradhaman
Best Places to Celebrate Onam
The festival of Onam is celebrated throughout Kerala in various ways. Tripunithura, the royal town, hosts the Athachamayam, which is a parade of decorated elephants, dancers, floats, and Kerala’s other art forms. Smaller parades can be found in other major cities of Kerala. On the bank of river Pampa at Aranmula, one can witness the famous snake boat races, where more than 50 boats participate. In Thrissur, various martial arts competitions are held beside Pulikali, tiger dance performances. All around Kerala, one may also find Thiruvathirakali or Kaikottikali dance performances along with Thumbi Thullal Dance that tells various folk tales with traditional music and instruments.
Celebrate Onam 2024 with Exclusive Deals on Kitchen Appliances
Ring in the festive fervor this Onam with our exclusive deals. Whether to make sadhya preparations or to celebrate the spirit of Onam with some payasam, you need the right kitchen appliances to make your kitchen endeavors successful. We bring to you special deals to make your Onam truly incredible.
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How to Make Most of These Onam Offers
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