Onam: National festival of Kerala

Onam: National festival of Kerala: The national festival of Kerala is Onam, a ten-day harvest festival celebrated in the month of Chingam (August/September) to welcome the legendary King Mahabali. It is a significant cultural event that brings together people of all religions and castes, featuring traditions like floral carpet designs (pookalams), grand feasts (sadhya), folk dances, music and boat races.