Pongal & Onam
The south gives thanks. Floral carpets, boat races and feasts served on banana leaves, all rooted in the land.
The south gives thanks. Floral carpets, boat races and feasts served on banana leaves, all rooted in the land.
How we celebrate it with you
Onam feast
The grand Sadhya, dish after dish on a fresh banana leaf.
Flower carpets
Intricate Pookalam laid out across doorways and courtyards.
Snake boats
The thunder of Kerala's long racing boats on the water.
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