Onam is more than a harvest festival. It is ten days of colour, community, and culture, a time when families come together to celebrate Kerala’s rich heritage. For the millions of Keralites living across the UAE, this festival holds a special place. The festivities are grand, the gatherings are warm, and the outfits? They deserve just as much thought. If you […]
Onam is one of Kerala’s most beloved festivals, a ten-day harvest celebration rich with floral rangolis, traditional feasts, and, of course, stunning outfits. For women of the Indian diaspora living in the US, dressing for Onam often comes with its own set of questions: How do you honour tradition while still choosing something functional and modern? The answer, increasingly, is […]
There is a particular kind of beauty to Onam mornings. The air carries the faint sweetness of marigolds and jasmine, arranged petal by petal into an elaborate pookalam at the threshold. Somewhere nearby, the kitchen hums with the preparation of a sadya — twenty-six dishes to be served on a plantain leaf with the unhurried […]
Onam is more than just a harvest festival. For Malayalis living across the USA, it is a cherished opportunity to reconnect with home through traditions, family gatherings, pookalams, Onasadya feasts, temple visits, and community celebrations. Whether you’re celebrating in New Jersey, Texas, California, or anywhere in between, dressing up is an important part of the festivities. While the classic kasavu saree remains timeless, Onam […]
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 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 […]
