The harvest festival of Onam is a time for feasts and festivities. It also marks the start of the Malayali calendar. This year, Onam falls on August 15. The festival is marked by boat races, street parades involving decorated elephants and musicians performing, traditional flower arrangements, known as Pookalam.
Every year, during the months of August-September, the festival of Onam is celebrated across Kerala and by Malyalees living across India; the diaspora also hosts elaborate celebrations in other countries such as the UAE and the USA. This harvest festival is one of the major annual festivals in Kerala and includes festivities such as boat races, tiger dances, elaborate flower arrangements and a mask dance.
Let’s celebrate Onam with some warm wishes:
On the happy occasion of Onam, may you have abundance of joy in your live, good health and immense prosperity. Wishing a very happy Onam to you and your entire family.
I may be far away from you this Onam but you would always be there in my heart. Have a wonderful Onam.
Keep the spirit of Onam in your hearts. May your home be filled with joy, love and peace. Happy Onam!
I’m wishing you a life as colourful as pookalam, as festive as this Onam festival, and as prosperous as bountiful harvest. Happy Onam to you!
Onam is the time for pookalam on floor; Children on swings; tiger clad men with hunters behind them; People enjoying sadhyas with family. May this Onam bring joy and prosperity to all.
Accept our warmest greetings on Onam festival. May you have an enjoyable and fun-filled Onam celebration there, as we join the fun in spirit. We may not be there but we will celebrate the occasion with you by soul. Happy Onam!
No greeting card to give. No sweet flowers to send. No cute graphics to forward. Just a loving heart saying, “Wishing all your family members a Happy Onam!”
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