Onam

Kerala farmer S P Sujith Swaminikarthil cultivated a ‘pookkalam’ on six cents of land in Alappuzha, featuring over 25 varieties of flowering and edible plants. Blending Onam tradition with sustainable farming, his 24-metre-wide floral creation has drawn hundreds of visitors.

Beyond the Onam ‘Sadya’ lies a world of vibrant traditions — from lively dances and colourful masks to folk songs and thrilling boat races. Together, these rituals capture the true spirit of Kerala’s beloved festival.

Long before sustainability became a buzzword, Onam traditions showed us how to live in harmony with nature — from banana leaf plates to flower pookalams.

The Onam celebration features a lavish vegetarian feast known as Onasadhya, which includes diverse dishes like Avial, Beetroot Pachadi, and Palada Pradhaman. Here are 10 authentic recipes by renowned Kerala chefs to help you prepare this vibrant spread.

Margaret Pak and Vinod Kalathil started ‘Thattu’ restaurant in Chicago, which has now become the Keralan comfort food destination for the city's people.

‘Lakshmi's by GSB’: After losing her mother, Kerala-based Lakshmi Muralidhara was left with a heavy heart, a struggling business, and a handwritten recipe book. Through tears and laughter, she revamped the business into a multi-lakh venture that sells authentic homemade snacks and syrups.

With the social distancing brought by the COVID-19 pandemic still in force, these restaurants are innovating to ensure that customers still enjoy the traditional Onam sadhya this year.

This #Onam, don't let distance keep you from celebrating. Sharkara Varatti, Ellunda, Manga Curry, we have it all! #Lifestyle #FoodieAlert

Designed to keep you comfortable this harvest season, the sarees, mundu and shirts in our collection keep traditions alive while adding a touch of modernity to your style. #Lifestyle #Onam

Want to celebrate an eco-friendly festival this year but don't where to start? Worry not: from tableware and festive lights to gift options, we’ve got it covered! #LiveGreen #Lifestyle