Inspiring kolam artists Onam with Jaya Mohan Pookalam or floral carpets are an integral part of the celebrations to welcome the return of the legendary king. This year, Jaya Mohan shares with us her poetical flower carpets done at home.
Onam/Kerala harvest festival Onam, saying it with flowers — part 2 The traditional ritual of laying pookkalam (floral carpet) or Onapookkalam starts on Atham constellation and ends on Thiruvonam constellation. The ten days are known as Atham, Chithira, Chodhi, Vishakam, Anizham, Thriketta, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradam and Thiruvonam.
Onam/Kerala harvest festival Onam, saying it with flowers — part 1 Pookalam or floral carpets are an integral part of Onam celebrations to welcome the return of Mahabali, the legendary king.
