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Onam

Onam is a harvest festival celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Kerala. It includes boat races, colourful flower carpets called pookalam and a grand feast.

💡 Fun fact

Onam celebrations include snake boat races on the backwaters of Kerala.

All about Onam

Onam is a harvest festival celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Kerala. It includes boat races, flower carpets called pookalam and a grand feast.

Snake boat races are a famous part of Onam.

It honours a legendary king who is said to visit his people each year.

Onam is a time for families to come together, wear new clothes and enjoy a big meal served on banana leaves.

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Real-life uses of Onam

Learning about Indian festivals
Making flower art
Exploring Kerala culture

Frequently asked questions about Onam

Where is Onam mainly celebrated?

Kerala, India.

What are pookalam?

Flower carpets.