As the fragrance of flowers fills the air and the ornate Pookalam patterns adorn doorsteps, Onam arrives, bringing with it a spirit of celebration. While it originates in Kerala, its festive cheer has traveled across continents, flourishing in places like Texas, where a thriving community keeps the tradition alive. Whether you’re attending a grand Sadya feast or a […]
Onam, Kerala’s grand harvest festival, is now one of the most anticipated cultural events for Malayalis in New Jersey. From pookalams (floral carpets) to the grand Onam Sadhya feast, the celebrations are steeped in tradition, joy, and community bonding. But one thing that stands out every year? The Onam style. For 2025, the best Onam […]
Onam, Kerala’s harvest festival, is a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and traditions, and the Malayali community in New York embraces it with equal warmth and grandeur. From showcasing flower carpets, or pookalam, in community halls to hosting cultural performances and traditional feasts (sadya), the city is dressed in festive fervour with a slice of Kerala’s spirit. And it is festivals and celebrations […]
Onam has this way of making even the busiest parts of California slow down for a moment. You’ll find South Indian families gathering, laughing, and sharing stories while passing around a feast so generous it feels endless. The fragrance of sambar, the shimmer of gold borders on cream fabrics, the chatter before a thiruvathira performance […]
