The feudal chieftains and provincial landlords who patronized these visual and devotional arts for centuries were not only encouraging them as entertainments but were also upholding their moral and ethical messages. Vivid visual effects and stunning music are hallmarks of Kerala's performing arts. In a land, which cannot boast of monumental architectural feats, unlike many other parts of India, the performing arts, both individually and collectively, make up for the lost magnificence. No other state in India can match the grandeur and creativity of Kerala's performing arts.!!!!! ;)
Onam is a National festival of Kerala celebrated by all communities irrespective of religion, caste and creed. There are several legends regarding origin of Onam. The most popular legend is that Mahabali returns to see his people once a year. Lord Vishnu in the form of Vamana pushed the legendary King Mahabali, who ruled over Kerala in an age of plenty, down to the infernal regions. It is also treated as harvest festival of Kerala.
Intricately decorated Pookalam, ambrosial Onasadya, breathtaking Snake Boat Race and exotic Kaikottikali dance are some of the most remarkable features of Onam. Onam festival starts from the day of Atham in Malayalam month of Chingam and the celebration is for 10 days with floral decorations and family get together. The main auspicious day is on Thiruvonam day. On this day all members of the family come together, usually at their ancestral home, for Sadya (traditional feast) served on plantain leaves.
Each region has its own variation of art and recreation associated with the Onam festival. Onathappan, Pulikali, Karadikali, Kuttiyum Kolum are famous among them. Kaikottikali when performed by ladies in their traditional attire is a visual treat to the eyes.!!!!
 .jpg "http://dreamkerala1.blogspot.in/") | Vishu is also known as Malayalam New Year day. The day is celebrated in almost all places in India by the Hindus albeit by different names. In Assam, it called Bihu, in Punjab Baisakhi and in Tamil Nadu Puthandu. The festival is marked with offerings to the divine called Vishukkani. The offerings consist of a ritual arrangement in the puja room of auspicious articles like raw rice, fresh linen, golden cucumber, betel leaves, areca-nut, metal mirror, the yellow flowers Konna (cluster of yellow flowers seen in Vishu season - Cassia fistula), and a holy text and coins, in a bell metal vessel called uruli. A lighted bell metal lamp called nilavilakku is also placed alongside. Women complete this arrangement the previous night. On the day of Vishu, the custom is to wake up at dawn and go to the puja room with the eyes closed so that the Vishukkani is the first thing one sees. The elders in the family give Vishu Kaineettam (monetary tokens) to children, youngsters and servants. Fireworks are part of the celebration of Vishu.!!!! |
Thrissur Pooram is the most colorful temple festival of Kerala. It attracts large masses of devotees and spectators from all parts of the State and even outside. Celebrated in Medom (April-May) it consists of processions of richly caparisoned elephants from various neighboring temples to the Vadakunathan temple, Thrissur. The Pooram function lasts for continuously 36 hours.
Two rival groups of Thrissur -- Paramekkavu and Thiruvambadi vie with each other in making the display of fireworks to celebrate the Pooram Festival.
Each group is allowed to display a maximum of fifteen elephants and all efforts are made by each party to secure the best elephants in South India and the most artistic parasols, several kinds of which are raised on the elephants during the display. Pancharimelam, Pandimelam and Panchavadyam the traditional percussion ensembles provide a supremely apt accompaniment to the visual treats.
This are my Kerala Festivals and Events...!!!! ;)
എല്ലാ യാത്രകളും പുതിയ കലത്തിലെ പുതിയ വൈവിധ്യങ്ങള് തേടിയുള്ളതാണ് ..!!!!
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