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In
the coconut tree lined backwaters of Kerala, boat races are an event
of great pageantry.
Artistic flower pattern are made in front of each home on Onam.
Among the most colourful community festivals of India is Onam, specific
to Kerala. It is celebrated as a secular state event by all the
people whichever religion they may belong to. Coming at the end
of the monsoons, in the month of Shravan, it commemorates the return
of king Mahabali, a powerful mythical ruler of Kerala, once again
to his kingdom and his adoring subjects. Bah resides in the netherworld
as ordained by Vamana, the fifth incarnation of Vishnu.
Onam is synonymous with a procession of caparisoned Elephants and
boat races in the backwaters along the verdant coconut plantations.
Homes are decorated with flower garlands. Intricate floral designs
are arranged outside every home, along with traditional lamps. Decorations,
traditionally handmade from coconut leaves, coir and cane, hang
outside gates and all merrymakers wear white and gold garments.
Onam is a rnagnificent food festival for Keralites. After a morning
spent visiting friends, families share a superb meal served on fresh
green banana leaves. The lavish feast comprises of banana wafers,
ginger chutney, vegetable kootus and avial as well as jaggery sweets
and milk payasam.
Onam is a truly festive notmay season in Kerala, for which oeoDle
like to travel back if they are away from their home state.
In
the coconut tree lined backwaters of Kerala, boat races are an event
of great pageantry. 
