The grand Onam feast, also known as Onasadya, is a culinary spectacle that showcases the rich flavors and traditions of Kerala. This elaborate spread is a cornerstone of Onam celebrations, and its ...

In Central Kerala, a popular dish is avarai parippu, a lentil-based curry with a tangy flavour. Moving to Malabar, a distinctive sweet is ariyunda, made with rice flour, jaggery, and coconut.

“Onam is not just any festival for us in Kerala,” State Sen. Kevin Thomas (D-Levittown), the first Indian American elected to the New York State Senate, told the crowd at Clinton G. Martin Park.

Youngsters in traditional Kerala attire pose for selfies and reels in front of Wadakumnathan Temple, during Onam celebrations, in Thrissur, on September 15, 2024. | Photo Credit: K. K. Mustafah ...

Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala, which also celebrates the annual homecoming of King Mahabali, is a time of harmony, togetherness, and celebration. Starting on the Atham nakshatra, the ...

Onam is a 10-day harvest festival celebrated in Kerala, India. It marks the first month of the Malayalam calendar and commemorates the return of the mythical King Mahabali from the underworld to ...

More than 200 people gathered to kick off the observance of Onam, which will continue Sunday. The event has been canceled for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Onam, one of the most important festivals for the people of Kerala, will be observed on August 22, 2025. This will lead to bank closures statewide.