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our pookalam[floral display]-with fruits,flowers and leaves.
Onam is celebrated with a lot of joy and grandeour in Kerala. Legend has it that the demon[asura] king Mahabali was granted a wish of visiting the people of his kingdom, once every year to see their welfare.
Lord Mahavishnu, in his reincarnation, also called 'Vamana avatharam', blessed Mahabali and granted him this wish, before he trampled him under his feet and sent him to the netherworld.
People decorate their houses with beautiful pookalams [flower displays] to welcome Mahabali.
A lavish and colourful feast called the 'ona sadya' is spread out on a plantain leaf.
In Kerala there are various events like boat races, dance and music to make the 10 day celebration, very spectacular.
The feast comprises of Rice,a variety of vegetables cooked with coconut and spices, 'upperi' or plantain chips, both salt and sweet,pappadoms and the dessert of palpayasam or pradhaman can stir up an appetite instantly.
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