Aug 25, 2018, 3:48 PM IST
Onam marks the new year for Malayali Hindus. It is also the end of harvest festival, which falls in August-September every year, and the celebrations span over 10 days when the locals partake in Vallam Kali (boat races), Pulikali (tiger dances), flower arrangement, tug of war, Kummati Kali (mask dance), Onathallu (martial arts), musical performances, elephant parade, Kazhchakkula (plantain offerings), Onapottan (costumes), folk songs and dance, and the grand Onam feast called Onam Sadhya.