Ever since we moved to Kerala, I look forward to Onam ..
A festival that welcomes a banished king back to the land in the best way it could.....
"Onakkalam" or time of the Onam marks a season when the entire land is washed clean by the rains , nature abloom with the most pretty flowers .
"Onakkalam" or time of the Onam marks a season when the entire land is washed clean by the rains , nature abloom with the most pretty flowers .
What better way to welcome , than a beautiful carpet of flowers at your doorstep. What better way to treat someone than a traditional feast of the best local produce ..
The land awaits their lost king with anticipation
and revelry ...
In the town I live a massive Pookkalam ( floral design carpet ) comes alive on the day 1 of the 10 day festival on the southern gate of the Vadakkunathan temple,
The grounds of the temple also host a massive flower , fruit and vegetable market during the season .
An absolute treat for the eyes...
A season to cherish , revel and say thanks to all the riches of the land ....
