During Onam, people create a multi-coloured floral decoration on the ground in the front of their home called pookkalam.

Traditional pickles and papadam are also served. Dessert is usually ‘payasam’, a sweet dish made of milk, sugar and other traditional Indian savories.

Onam is one of those few festivals that has such huge variety of cultural elements such as Vallam Kali, Pulikkali, Pookkalam, Onatthappan, Thumbi Thullal, Onavillu, Kazhchakkula, Athachamayam etc.

Onam has very ancient origins,it is known as the Festival of Rain Flowers .On the happy and auspicious occasion of Onam, here is a list of fifteen interesting facts that makes this festival so very special.

As part of Maveli Puja performed during Onam three small sized figurines, made of red sand are erected, at the verandah of households.

Gifts form an inseparable part of the festival of Onam. Some of the most popular gifts exchanged during these festivals are silver coins, gold jewelry, clothes, home appliances, gadgets and many more.