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Onam specials in Malayalam print media

Literature and festivals have always had a close connection – be it Onam in Kerala, Durga Puja in Bengal, or Bihu in Assam. These are times to celebrate and rejuvenate the mind and soul with some food for thought – with some literature, which takes the form of festive magazines and supplements. Magazines that include the words of the literary high and mighty as well as the aspiring all and sundry.

Onam is a harvest festival celebrated by Malayalis in the Malayalam month of Chingam, which corresponds to mid-August to about mid-September on the Gregorian calendar. According to Malayali tradition, it symbolizes the yearly return of King Mahabali through the values of equality, prosperity, and harmony.

During the festival, Malayalis decorate the entrance of their homes with athapookkalam, a type of floral carpet created by adding a layer of flowers each day from atham (the first day of Onam) to thiruvonam (the tenth or final day of the 10 day festival). In modern times, many make the pookkalam on thiruvonam with lamps arranged in the middle or on the edges. Swings are put over trees and courtyards and traditional games such as uriyadi, vadam vali (tug of war), vallam kali (boat race), and pulikkali (masquerading as tigers) are played. Malayalis perform a special kind of dance called Thiruvathira, often to the tunes of onappatt (Onam special folk songs) sung by the legend Yesudas and others. Women adorn new Kasavu sarees while men don the mundu (dhoti), both in white with gold borders.

The Onam Sadya is a grand vegetarian feast served on banana leaves. It includes a variety of dishes over nine courses with around 20-30 different items ranging from avial, sambhar, rasam, pulissery, olan, kaalan, thoran, pachadi, banana chips, and payasam (kheer). This elaborate feast serves as a symbol of unity.

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Media houses such as Malayala Manorama, Mathrubhumi, and Deshabhimani come out with Onam specials, said Malayalam translator Kabani C. Other publications such as Deepika, Janayugam, Mangalam, Kerala Koumudi, Kalakoumudi, and Samakalika Malayalam also bring out Onam specials with serious content not aimed at the mass market. Thaliru, a children's magazine, and online publications also publish festive editions, she added.

The tradition of bringing out Onam supplements began before 1956, she said, adding that when the state of Kerala was formed in 1956, many Malayalam magazines in publication were already bringing out Onam festive editions.

“The Manorama Onam special used to have a circulation of about one lakh copies, though it's not clear whether the dip in magazine circulation has affected them too,” she told

Indian Printer & Publisher. Onam specials are available outside Kerala as Malayala Manorama and Mathrubhumi have editions in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and the Gulf countries. The Onam supplements are also available for eReading through online apps such as Magzter.

The Malayalam periodicals save the best stories of the year for Onam specials, she said, adding it is a great advertisement opportunity for magazines and brands alike as Onam is an auspicious time to make purchases. It is a big revenue opportunity for magazines and newspapers that bring out these multi-volume supplements, often offering extra remuneration to writers, she added.

Last year, all Onam editions of mainstream periodicals were published in two volumes and were priced between Rs 120 and Rs 160. There were more than 250 pages in all editions – Mathrubhumi had 548 pages, Madhyamam 292, Deshabhimani 484, while Janyugam had 388 pages, Dr C V Suresh, teacher and author, told Indian Printer & Publisher.

Care is taken to satisfy readers of all levels with stories, poems, articles, interviews, features, travelogues, and autobiographies, he said.

In the 2023 Onam specials, 30 poems were published in Mathrubhumi, 28 in Deshabhimani, and 20 in Madhyamam while 25 stories were featured in Mathrubhumi, 12 in Madhyamam, and eight in Deshabhimani, he said. Among poets, Sachidanandan and K G Shankarapilla were seen in almost all the versions, while T Padmanabhan and C Radhakrishnan were the popular story writers. “The Prasadhakan came in a single volume of 324 pages for Rs 100. It was a magnificent production with 25 stories and 32 poems,” he said.

“Sunil Njaliath presented the life of Mamata Banerjee as a feature in Mathrubhumi. Zakaria's Turkey travelogue was good. In Mathrubhumi, I enjoyed stories such as N Prabhakaran's Gloria, Chandramathi's Elivatorile Pranayam (Love in an Elevator), and T D Ramakrishnan's Abhayarthi (Refugee). Among poems, Aaratri by P P Ramachandran and Ammu Deepa's Jalappedi (Fearing Water) stood out,” he said.

The section on books in Deshabhimani was interesting and an interview with Mahua Moitra in the Madhyamam was good, he said, adding the efforts to create an Onam special reading season have largely been successful.

“I remember me as a young reader trying to complete all the Onam specials available,” Kabani said, adding she is looking forward to this year’s specials. “As a reader, I look forward to interesting works of creative writing, special cover stories as well as interviews in Onappathipp 2024,” Suresh said.

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പുലിക്കളി 🥰 തൃശൂർ റൗണ്ടിൽ പൂരം കഴിഞ്ഞാല്‍ ഏറ്റവും ജനത്തിരക്കേറുന്ന ഒരേ ഒരു ദിവസമാണ്‌ പുലിക്കളി ദിവസം. മേളവും ആനയും കഴിഞ്ഞാല്‍, തൃശൂര്‍ക്കാരന്റെ മനസ്സില്‍ പിന്നെ ഈ `പുലി'കളേയുള്ളൂ. കേരളത്തിലെ തനതായ ഒരു കലാരൂപമാണ്‌ പുലികളി എന്നു പറയാമെങ്കിലും തൃശൂരിന്റെ പുലിക്കളി ഒന്നു വേറെയാണ്‌. തലമുറകളായി തുടര്‍ന്നുപോരുന്ന ഇതിന്‌ പൂരത്തിനും ഏറെത്താഴെയല്ലാത്ത സ്‌ഥാനമാണെന്നത്‌ സാംസ്‌കാരിക നഗരത്തിന്റെ ഹൃദയത്തിലുളള സ്ഥാനം വ്യക്തമാക്കുന്നു... #pulikkali🐯 #thrissur #festivevibes #festival #photography #pulikkalivibes🐅 #myclick📷 (at Thrissur) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNpHio7jOTt/?igshid=jvrnz4ld1mx3

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Makeup and drawings for Pulikkali, the tiger dance, at Thrissur, Kerala as part of Onam Celebrations.

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Celebrate this Onam with Palmgrove Lake Resort  - Premium resorts in Alleppey

Onam is the harvest festival in Kerala, a 10-day celebration at the end of the monsoon, falling in August/September every year. The colorful festival of Kerala traces the beginning of Kollavarsham, the Malayalam year. The state is the epitome of its tradition and culture with Pookkalam (Rangoli with fresh flowers), Thiruvathirakali (traditional dance form of Kerala), Unjalattam (playing on the swing), Pulikkali ( recreational folk dance form of Kerala where the performers painted like tigers in red, yellow, and black, and dance to the local rhythms in Chenda and Udukku following the theme of a tiger hunt), and Onappattu.

 Keralites all over the world carry the spirit of Onam and feel nostalgic while celebrating a non-residential Onam. Onasadya (a vegetarian sumptuous feast) is the highlight of the Onam celebration. From day1, Atham, every entrance (home, educational institutions, and offices) is decorated with Onappokkalams for the next ten days. Onathappan (clay pyramid represents Mahabali, the demon King associated with the myth behind Onam in Kerala)is placed alongside the Pookkalam. Children fly like butterflies to garner flowers and prepare fresh designs each day.

What are your plans for Onam? Never miss this opportune moment to experience the celebration of Kerala this season with Plamgrove Lake Resort, one of the best lake view resorts in Alleppey. Nested on the banks of Punnamada lake in Alappuzha, Palm grove resorts proudly presents amazing Onam packages for our guests, a 2-night stay package with Onasadya, from 7th-10th of September. Alleppey town is at the pinnacle of happiness, enjoyment, and excitement. Be a part of the gaiety with one of the top 10 resorts in Alleppey.

Onasadya at Plamgrooves adds fervor and cheer to the ambiance. We plan a traditional feast to excite your tastebuds with more than a dozen delicacies served on a plantain leaf. Be ready to burst at seams, enjoying the vegetarian banquet with payasam from our connoisseurs of food!

The feast is a wonderful combination of Ayurveda and the native wisdom of the state! The balance of flavors, the way of serving, and enjoying the delicacies have science behind it!

The picturesque town of Alleppey is getting ready to receive joy and enthusiasm. Kerala government has already announced to go big for Onam celebrations this season to compensate for the low-key celebrations for the past two years. Best luxury resorts in Alleppey welcome guests from all over the world for a rich cultural experience for the season.

Other Activities in Alleppy: Boat race, Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna temple

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Onam gifts delivery online

The festival "Onam" is celebrated by the people of south India, especially in Kerala. It is also called the Harvest Festival Of this state. This festival is celebrated with great zeal having 4 days official celebration. It is also a secular festival, celebrated by people of all religions and castes with the same zeal. Onam falls during the Malayalam month of Chingam (between August and September) and marks the homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali who Malayalees consider as their King. Onam is reminiscent of Kerala's agrarian past, as it is considered to be a harvest festival. It is one of the very few festivals that are celebrated with the most number of cultural events such as Vallam Kali, Pulikkali, Pookkalam, Onattappan, Thumbi Thullal, Onavillu, Kazhchakkula, Athachamayam etc. On this day, people exchange gifts amongst one another.

Online Gifts Ideas for Onam festival

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Flowers: Onam is related to flowers and sweets. Therefore, they can be the perfect gifts for this great festival. You can buy a bouquet of flower from onlinedelivery.in that make your own bouquet of different colourful flowers. Here, you can get a bouquet of flower like rose, lily, carnation, gerberas, orchid and more.

Cakes and Sweets: No festival is complete without sweets. You can send delicious cakes and sweets online to your dear ones and fill their hearts with joy and happiness. Sweets are one of the important parts of this festival.

Chocolates: A basket of chocolates will truly be a delight for the one you love. Send chocolate hamper online and make Onam festival memorable. You can also try chocolates or any other sweet items to add more joy to the festivity.

 Greeting Cards: If you are far away from your family, it can help you to convey your emotions effectively. It is the best way to convey your message in a beautiful way. If you want to try something unique, then you can send Onam greeting cards to your family and friends.

Personalized Gifts: Onlinedelivery.in offers you a great shopping experience and quality product at an affordable price. It provides a personalized gift in across south India. You can shop anything from here and feels the real experience of shopping. We also take care to express your text message through customized words or images. We have photo mugs, cushions, teddy bears, and many more items to get tailor-made just for your choice. You can even place the order for your special ones from any corner of the world. You can send online personalized gifts and make your Onam wishes more special.

Onam is not only a festival, but it’s a celebration of humanity. It brings great happiness and joy in our life. Make this Onam celebration the best for your family, relatives, friends and loved ones with Onam wishes and gifts.

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Onam - Significance of the Kerala harvest festival

Onam is the most important festival for Keralites (Malayalees), and is celebrated all over Kerala during the month of Chingam, which is the first month of the Malayalam calendar, Kollavarsham.

Spread over ten days, the festival kicks off on a day called Atham and carries on till the 10th day which is called Thiru Onam or Thiruvonam, which means ‘Sacred Onam Day’.

This year the festivities will begin on August 21st and carry on till September 2nd. After the 10th day, for about two more days as there are a few cultural events like the snake boat races, Pulikkali (tiger play), and others.

Onam is celebrated to honor a demon king, as it is said that on Thiruvonam, the spirit of the demon king Mahabali visits Kerala. Onam is the festival for his welcome. Though a demon was said to be kind-hearted king.

How it is celebrated

Flower mats called Pookalam are made for welcoming the king and a meal is prepared which is called Onasadya. Celebrations comprise traditional dance - thiruvathira, games like vadamvali, and music and are referred to as Onakalikal.

Onasadya is a nine-course meal comprising 10-13 dishes, like rice, sambar, rasam, aviyal, and more. This sadya is served on Thiruonam- which is the main day for the celebrations.

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How to Streamline the Travel Experience

Whether you are flying for business or for pleasure, the airport can be a difficult place. The most recent security constraints keep us safe but at the same time are making traveling more inconvenient. Here are some techniques to help streamline your next travel experience.

Pack Lightly

Maintain your bag neatly packed with some room to spare. Jamming in your items will only make matters worse if your bag has to be opened. Don't bring anything suspicious. Constantly check your airline's online regulation list so you are prepared. Hold a tiny carry-on tote with you in case you might need it. Be certain you bring liquids in the correctly sized containers or you will end up throwing them away.

Know Where to Park

Parking can be a hassle at the airport. Not only can it be crowded, but it's also quite expensive. To keep parking simple, use an offsite parking lot. These lots offer a great deal of features which make traveling easier. By way of instance, you can book a parking place for the precise day and time you want it. You may also prepay your parking. You'll also have the ability to use valet parking, which makes the experience easier than ever.

Get Through Security

Heightened security measures can make traveling more difficult. Getting through security is simpler if you are properly prepared. Look up the most recent security regulations so you can follow them. Don't attempt to bring anything that's not allowed. If you are bringing gifts, make certain they are unwrapped. Otherwise, you'll need to wait while security unwraps each and every one. Wear loose clothes and empty your pockets so you won't set the alarm off. Pare down your handbag or carry-on so it is organized and easy to consider. Wear sandals so you can more easily take your shoes off to go through security.

Wait Patiently

Unfortunately, there's a whole lot of time spent waiting in the airport. With increased security measures comes the mandate to get there even sooner than ever to your scheduled flight. There's absolutely not any point in getting stressed out over the procedure. Instead, know you will surely be waiting at the gate and on the airplane also. Bring along lots of things to do. Grab yourself a book to read or a paper and magazine. Airports have WiFi so you will have the ability to use your laptop or Blackberry while you're waiting. Bring along a sweater or jacket which you can use to hold your seat in the gate waiting area. Arrive at the gate and select a seat which has a fantastic view and a great deal of space around it.

Be Organized

Keep all of your travel papers neatly in 1 place. You'll likely have to refer to them frequently and it is a lot easier to find them if you've got them organized. If you made your own travel arrangements type out your itinerary so that you'll have all the information you want on a single easy-to-read sheet. Bring your passport and driver's license with you for identification.

Kerala Backwaters - The Unforgettable Traveling Experience

An Indian vacation without the backwaters of Kerala is virtually pristine. In the northern portion of the nation, the Kashmir valley is only a perfect picture of backwaters while at the south Kerala has the most astonishing backwaters of the nation.

With exotic beaches, backwaters, monuments, temples, hill stations and a lot more, Kerala emerges as a great traveling option for those visitors all across the planet. The famed backwaters of Kerala attract thousands of travelers each year. This coastal region of Kerala has broad network of waterways, inlets from seas, many rivers, canals and lakes together.

Informally, Kochi can be termed as Gateway to Kerala. It's the most perfect point of research the unfathomable diversity and beauty of this state. The location has excellent transportation system such as the world class port and of global airport that makes the traveling much simpler and comfortable.

Alappuzha is popularly called Venice of East. It's some of the highest pilgrim centers of the nation.

Its countless streams, channels, lakes and ponds make it feasible to drift along in a houseboat and enjoy the panoramic view of the Kerala countryside.

Kollam- Kollam district that's a veritable Kerala in miniature is gifted with unique attributes - sea, lakes, deserts, mountains, rivers, streams, backwaters, woods, and beautiful picturesque beauty.

Kasargod- Kasargod is a place where you'll see beautiful ancient Temples, Mosques and Churches. The area has a rich cultural heritage and is recognized for art forms of Yakshagana, Bombe-yattu and Theyyam. Traditional art forms of Pulikkali, oppana etc adds color to festivals and parties.

Kozhikode- This historical location (where Vasco Da Gama landed) is famous for its excellent beaches and Beypore's historical shipbuilding market.

These are a few of the renowned places of Kerala that can make your traveling experience for this terrific state of India much more exciting and thrilling. Several travel agency and tour operators arrange tours for Kerala. Some of the frequent tour packages of Kerala includes Kerala Honeymoon tour, Kerala Backwater Tour Kerala Willife tour, Kerala beaches tour, Kerala Culinary tour, Kerala ayurveda tour and Kerala Hill station tour packages.

For enjoying all these excursions, an individual ought to anticipate any well-established and renowned travel agency. For this, we urge you the title of India backwaters.The agency is a component of Capital City Travels and tours, which has been organising well thought out tours for the past 3 decades now. The agency is approved by Ministry of tourism, Government of India and advocated by the re-owned title of Lonely Planet travel guide. These attibutes distinguishes the agency from any other travel agency.

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Pulikkali to go online this Onam

Pulikkali to go online this Onam

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Pulikkali is an inevitable part of Onam Celebrations in Thrissur. The hallmark street pageant of the cultural capital will bring the curtains down for the Onam celebrations.

The human tigers, painted their bodies with bright yellow and black paints, will prance around the city with the accompaniment of rustic beats of drums and roaring fans. The tiger faces painted on their pot bellies…

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ഇന്ന് നാലോണം. ഞങ്ങൾ ത്രശ്ശൂർക്കാർക്ക് ഇന്നാണ് ഓണാഘോഷം. ഇന്നാണ് പുലിക്കളി. ഇപ്പോ സമയം രാവിലെ 11 മണി. ഞാൻ എൻറെ ബെക്കിൽ നഗരത്തിലൂടെ കറങ്ങി നടക്കുകയാണ്. മണിക്കൂറുകൾ കഴിഞ്ഞാൽ ഈ നഗരവും ഈ റൗണ്ടും ജനങ്ങൾ കൊണ്ട് നിറയും. പുലിക്കളി കാണാൻ ആവേശത്തോടെ ജനം ഒഴുകി വരും. എൻറെ വണ്ടി ചെന്ന് നിന്നത് ഞങ്ങളുടെ പുലിക്കള...

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Watch | Pulikkali: Kerala's 'play of the tigers'

Watch | Pulikkali: Kerala’s ‘play of the tigers’

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Pulikkali is performed on the fourth day of Onam

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