Learn about the cultural and historical significance of the Onam pookalam , a floral carpet that welcomes the spirit of King Mahabali in Kerala. Find out the flowers used, the designs, and the evolution of the pookalam for the 10 days of Onam festival. Onam is a great festival which is mostly celebrated in south India especially in Kerela. It is also a harvest festival and falls on 22nd Nakshatra Thiruvonam in the Malayalam calendar. According to people, this festival is celebrated to welcome King Mahabali. People believe that King Mahabali’s spirit visits Kerala to see his people at the time of Onam festival. What is Pookalam ? Pookalam word is a group of two words ‘Poov’ and ‘kalam’, Where ‘Poov’ means flowers and ‘Kalam ... Step into the festive spirit with stunning Onam Pookalam designs! From simple floral patterns to grand artistic creations, explore ideas that blend tradition and beauty to make your Onam truly unforgettable. Pookkaalam: Directed by Ganesh Raj. With Vijayaraghavan, K.P.A.C. Leela, Basil Joseph, Ganga Meera. A nearly 100 year old man decides to divorce his nearly 100 year old wife after finding a secret love letter of hers from nearly 60 years ago.
