From Sadya to Pookalam, Malavika Mohanan cherishes Onam festivities
4 months ago

From Sadya to Pookalam, Malavika Mohanan cherishes Onam festivities

Hindustan Times  

It's clear that Malavika Mohanan loves everything about Onam and its festivities be it sadya or making the vibrant flower rangoli called pookalam or dressing up in festive attire. From sadya to creating pookalam, Malavika Mohanan looks forward to Onam festivities As the 10-day festival kicks off, the actor reflects on Onam celebrations at home, the actor shares, “My mum enjoys preparing sadya every year. With sadya being another highlight of Onam, Malavika shares an insight, saying, "The best part of sadya is that we do not eat non-vegetarian and I always tell my friends that if they're on some diet or nutrition plan, that it is one of the few cuisines in India which has so many healthy and tasty vegetarian options. While Malavika could not enjoy Onam in Kerala growing up due to school etc, "but I was in Kerala for Onam a few years back".

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New Indian Express  

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The 10-long day celebration of Onam was concluded on Tuesday, August 29. While people have sadhya at home with their friends and family on Thiruvonam, let us take a look at how some of our favourite South film celebrities celebrate Onam. Even her pooch friend is https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwh6OJmJbJw/ Malavika Mohanan exuded elegance in the six-yard as she posed for the camera …

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Malaika Arora was recently in the headlines for her rumoured break-up with boyfriend-actor Arjun Kapoor. To mark the grand occasion, actress Malaika Arora took part in Onam Sadya 2023 alongside sister Amrita Arora at their mother Joyce Arora’s house on Monday. She captioned the Instagram Story, “Post onam sadya #foodcoma.” The actress looked resplendent in a white and yellow ethnic …

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India TV News  

Onam is a harvest festival, celebrated mainly by Malayalis in Kerala. Meanwhile, as Malayalis all over the world are celebrating Onam on Thiruvonam day, the spirit is equally buoyant at the Thrikkakara Vamana Moorthy Temple. As per ANI reports, talking about the auspicious festival, Ram Moorthy who is a member of the temple committee told ANI, “Kerala’s onam festival is …

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India TV News  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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News 18  

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News 18  

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Firstpost  

This year, the festivities of Onam has started today, 12 August and will end on 23 August. Take a look at the day-wise festivities of Onam below: 12 August : People decorate their house with yellow flowers. 15 August : Considered as one of the most auspicious days of Onam, people prepare for the Onam Sadhya on the fourth day …

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4 years, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Onam 2020: Here's Everything You Need to Know About 10-day Harvest Celebration
4 years, 4 months ago

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News 18  

Kerala celebrates the annual festival of harvest ‘Onam’. Here is what the 10 days of Onam signify: August 22, Atham: The first day of Onam begins with decorating the home with yellow flowers known as Pookalam. August 24, Chodi: On the 3rd day of Onam, the members of the family get together and exchange gifts, known as Onakodi and jewelry. …

Kerala set to celebrate Onam in aftermath of floods; police maintains tight vigil after receiving information on possible terror attack
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Firstpost  

A security alert notwithstanding, it is Onam time again and Keralites are getting ready to celebrate the biggest festival of the state. Thiruvananthapuram: A security alert notwithstanding, it is Onam time again and Keralites are getting ready to celebrate the biggest festival of the state putting behind the havoc wrought by two consecutive floods. Being the festival eve, it is …

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