Also see this post http://blog.ramagi.com/2009/02/vidhan-soudha-bangalore.html
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Onappookkalam, The Onam Floral Arrangement
Another Onam has passed by. This year we couldn't celebrate Onam as we had a family marriage on the same day. During childhood days, Onam is the time of the year when all children are enthusiastic about the Onam holidays, pookkalam etc. Particularly in Trivandrum, government used to celebrate Onam by lavishly putting decorative lightings on all buildings in MG Road. The Onam celebrations are culminated by the floats parade through the MG Road. There will also be many traditional events held at many places which are a treat to watch.
This post is about a Onapookkalam (Onam Floral Arrangement) competition I had been to few years back. The Pookkalam (Flower Arrangement) is done throughout the onam season to welcome Mahabali (the erstwhile ruler of Kerala). To know the legend of Onam and why it is celebrated by all Keralites irrespective of religion visit the Wikipedia link here.
Below are some pictures from the competition.
This post is about a Onapookkalam (Onam Floral Arrangement) competition I had been to few years back. The Pookkalam (Flower Arrangement) is done throughout the onam season to welcome Mahabali (the erstwhile ruler of Kerala). To know the legend of Onam and why it is celebrated by all Keralites irrespective of religion visit the Wikipedia link here.
Below are some pictures from the competition.
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| Onapookkalam done by Agila and Team |
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