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 […]
