- Onam is a major festival in South India.
- This festival is mainly celebrated in Kerala.
- In memory of King Bali, celebrate this festival.
- On this day, dishes are made in people’s homes.
- These festivals are celebrated every year on the Shravan Nakshatra.
- Onam means Shravan Nakshatra in Malayalam language.
- It is a wish that on this day the king comes to see the sacrificial subjects.
- On the day of Onam, people make Rangoli in their homes.
- On the day of Onam, everyone wears a new dress.
- Elephant race is organized on Onam day itself.