Ponnonam

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Make flower rangoli (pookkalam) on floors, which is considered a symbol of the harvesting time & designed to welcome the deities. Use Onam flowers for creating pookkalam, such as Chethi, Chemparathy, Shankupushpam, Marigold or Chrysanthemums. Hang a string of flowers at the doors. Fill the vases with fresh flowers.

Athachamayam. Onam starts off every year with a parade called Athachamayam, Music and dance. Thiruvathira Kali dance during Onam, Pulikali: tiger dance. Pulikali is a dance in tiger costumes.

Onasadhya is the most delicious part of the grand festival called Onam. It is considered to be the most elaborate and grand meal prepared by any civilisation or cultures in the world. It's a feast which if enjoyed once is relished for years.

Onasadhya is prepared on the last day of Onam, called Thiruonam. People of Kerala wish to depict that they are happy and prosperous to their dear King Mahabali whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam. Legend goes that Mahabali who was so attached to his people that he requested Gods to allow him to visit Kerala every year. People of Kerala wish to convey that they are enjoying the same age of prosperity as was witnessed during the reign of King Mahabali by preparing a grand Onasadhya. Rich and the poor, everybody prepares Onasadya in a grand fashion as people of Kerala are extremely devotional and passionate when it comes to Onasadya. So much so that, it has lead to saying, 'Kaanam Vittum Onam Unnanam'. Meaning - men go to the extend of selling all their possessions for one Onam Sathya.

As part of the Ponnonam, traditional games such as Vadamvali (Tug of War), Lemon Spoon Race, and Uriyadi (Breaking the Pot) were organized, bringing excitement, camaraderie, and laughter to the festivities. Participants showcased their strength in Vadamvali, balanced spoons with lemons in the thrilling race, and swung blindfolded to break a suspended pot in Uriyadi. These games highlighted Kerala's cultural heritage and fostered a sense of togetherness, creating unforgettable moments during the Onam celebrations.

A variety of traditional games will be organized, bringing excitement, camaraderie, and laughter to the festivities. Participants will showcase their skills and spirit in various competitive activities, fostering a sense of togetherness and celebrating Kerala's rich cultural heritage. From team-based challenges to individual feats of skill, these traditional games promise to create unforgettable moments during the Onam celebrations.