Atham, today, earmarks day 1 of ten day festival of Onam.

King Mahabali returns to see the prosperity of his people.

A festival celebrated across all religions, caste n sect.

#Onam2020 #HappyOnam to all
Typically it kickstarts today with Athachamayam parade.
I really used to look forward to day 1 just for this ritual
Buying new clothes for fmly is something we look forward to the whole year.. n wait only for Onam!

And the women dance around the pookalam , called onakkali , praising Mahabali n his reign with spl Onakkali songs

They enjoy on swings n take part in other fun games
So we buy new sarees n dresses, wear the Onakkodi and collect flowers Onapoo , go to temple and decorate the front yard with pookalam
The most beautiful part for me is pookalam in the front yard of our house. I vie with my cuz to see whose is best.

These days the youth totally indulges in extravagant decor in their sangams

We keep Trikaraiyappan ( Vamana Avatar) in the centre n pray for everyone's prosperity
One such game is Nari Puli vesham dance which is fun. 😍❣️
Persnly swing n the onakkali are my fav 😂
Incomplete story without OnaSadhya. Oh I wait for the payasam( kheer) competition. The varities are mind-boggling.
The heart of sadhya ,❣️
So off I go to make Onasadhya and pradhaman for the next ten days.

Prayers to Trikaraiyappan for all.
Stay happy and blessed.

All are invited on Thiruvonam, 10th day for the feast.
#Onam2020 #HappyOnam
Trikakaraiyappan* 🙏😔
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