Onam @ Kochi

Onam (Malayalam: ഓണം) is the biggest festival in the Indian state of Kerala. It falls during the first month of the Malayalam calendar which is Chingam (August–September) and marks the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali. The festival lasts for ten days and is linked to many elements of Kerala's culture and tradition. Intricate flower carpets, elaborate banquet lunch, snake boat races, Puli Kali, and the kaikottikkali dance all play a part in the festival.


King Mahabali



Pulikali



King Mahabali a.k.a Maveli



Pulikali at Josco Jewellers, M G Road. Kochi



Pulikali and Maveli



Pulikali and Maveli



Decoration at Seemati, M G Road, Kochi



Onam decoration at Penta Menaka



New Generation Maveli



New Generation Maveli



Brisk Sale of Banana Chips



Streets of Kochi during Onam



Streets of Kochi during Onam

Women selling flowers at Paramara Road. It has become a hub for flowers during onam