Onam 2025: Pookalam, or flowers rangoli, is a must-have during the celebrations. Here are 10 beautiful Onam Pookalam designs.
Pookalam is a must-have during Onam celebrations. Pookalam is made up of two words: ‘Poo’ (flowers) and ‘Kolam’ (decorative pattern or rangoli). (File Photo)
During the 10 days of Onam, a variety of exciting activities such as Vallam Kali (boat racing), Pulikali (tiger dances), Pookkalam (flower rangoli), and Onathappan (worship) are held. (File Photo)
Onam is a 10-day harvest festival celebrated in Kerela. It begins on the 22nd Nakshatra Thiruvonam in the month of Chingam. Each year around this time, the event celebrates King Mahabali’s homecoming to Kerala. (File Photo)
To welcome King Mahabali, who once governed the region, pookolams are designed before the Onam festivities at houses and public places. (File Photo)
According to tradition, King Mahabali visits his realm every year around Onam after being bestowed a blessing by none other than Lord Vishnu’s fifth avatar, Vamana. (File Photo)
Lord Vishnu sent Mahabali to the Patala Loka (Nether World) after the Lord personally tested his devotion. He was, however, granted a boon that allowed him to return to his kingdom once a year. (File Photo)
Every day throughout the 10 days of the Onam festival, new pookalams are created outside the main door. (File Photo)
The Onam Pookalam is usually created in a circular shape and then filled with delicate flower petal design. (File Photo)
A variety of flowers are utilised to make a lovely Pookalam, which begins on Atham (the first day) and concludes on Thiruvonam (the tenth day) to reflect the glory days of King Mahabali’s reign. (File Photo)
This year, the festival is being celebrated from August 26 to September 4. (File Photo)
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