Onam- The Festival Of Kerala Short Essay

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Onam- The Festival Of Kerala Short Essay- An English Essay on Onam Festival For Kids
SubjectWrite an English essay on Onam- The Festival Of Kerala  in your words.
ComplexityMedium
Grade/Class1st to 5th standard
Number of words150 words
Age group5 – 10 years
Colourful Onam is the main festival of Kerala. It is celebrated in the Malayalam month of Chingam (August- September). Onam is also a harvest festival, coming as it does at the end of the harvest season when people are in a jubilant mood.
The origin of Onam can be traced to the Puranas, like the Bhagvata Purana, Vamana Purana and so on. On this occasion the picturesque state of Kerala gives a symbolic welcome to their king, Bali. Houses are cleaned and decorated with flowers and lights. A fabulous display of fireworks turns the capital Thiruvananthapuram into a veritable fairyland. Sumptuous feasts are prepared. The eldest member of each family presents clothes to all the members of the household. The image of Vamana is installed in each house. Vamana is worshipped in the temple.
It is at Onam that the formal boat races are held in Kerala. One can finds boats of different shapes. The most popular boat races are held at Kottayam, Champakulam and Aranmula. Huge graceful boats rowed by about hundred oarsmen. The songs sung are typical in character as rhythm of drums and clash of cymbals vibrate from each boat. People come from far and near to watch the boat race. It is also major tourist attraction.
The festival of Onam is celebrated with special emphasis in different places. At Shoranur, Kathakali dancers in gorgeous costumes enact the legends. A strikingly impressive procession of caparisoned elephants is taken out at Trichur.
Onam is a secular festival where people from all communities and caste, irrespective of their religion, whether they are Hindus, Muslims or Christians, the wealthy or the poor, celebrate the festival with the same zest and eagerness.
Facts about Onam
  • According to legends, the Asura King Mahabali visits his land and people once every year.
  • The Temple at Thrikkakara, near the city of Kochi is considered to be the abode of King Mahabali.
  • The pookalams in Kerala are just like rangolis but they are not made of colored powders. Instead, the pookalams are created with petals of colorful flowers.
  • An interesting feature of Onam celebrations is a grand procession (or Athachamayam) held on the very first day of Onam (Atham) so as to mark the beginning of this festival.
  • Another common form of dance that is performed during Onam is Pulikali or Kaduvakali. Mostly men participate in this type of dance. In this form of dance, the artists paint themselves like tigers or lions before they perform. Musical instruments like ‘udukku’ and ‘thakil’ are played while the dances are performed.
  • Mostly middle-aged women perform this dance while standing around pookalams.
  • One of the traditional dances of Kerala that is performed during Onam is the Kaikotti Kali or Thiruvathira Kali.
  • The swing is an essential part of Onam celebrations in Kerala. In rural areas, young men and women clad in colorful clothes have a good time rocking each other on swings that are fixed to long branches of trees. They usually sing Onam songs on this happy occasion.
  • One of the most interesting events held for Onam celebrations is the snake boat race or Vallamkali. This sporting event is especially popular in Southern Kerala.

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