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 Onam
is one of the most significant Kerala festivals and is celebrated with
a lot of fanfare all over emerald Kerala in South India. The exquisite
nature rich vistas in amalgamation with the rich cultural traditions
and religious rituals and customs offer vibrant vacation options for
you in Kerala, South India.
The people of Kerala celebrate Onam with joy and express
their exuberance by joining in the happy spirit of spring flowers and
rich harvests. The otherwise tranquil and serene Kerala backwaters
suddenly spring to life during the Onam celebrations. The people of
Kerala, South India celebrate Onam in the honor of the ancient King
Mahabali who played a major role in Kerala's prosperity.
The people of Kerala believe that King Mahabali's spirit
comes and participates in the Onam celebrations even today. Snake boat
races are organized on the serene Kerala backwaters, especially on the
River Pampa. The water lilies and lotuses that bloom in profusion all
over the fantastically beautiful Kerala backwaters enthrall you
completely.
The biggest Kerala festival, Onam is a large collage of colors and
happiness interlaced with extensive religious customs, rituals, water
sports and other forms of social entertainment. The Onam celebrations
in Kerala, South India begins within a fortnight of the Malayalam New
Year and goes on for ten days.
Kerala India Vacations helps you to rejoice with the people of Kerala,
South India during the vibrant Onam celebrations during the springtime
every year.
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