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 […]
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 […]
