Onam

Onam is a festival of Kerala celebrated every year.Usually onam is celebrated for ten days by putting pookalam.There are various cultural activities followed in various locations of kerala.Before getting started let me explain some of the cultural activities followed during Onam.

Vallam kali (boat race )

Vallam kali is a boat race during onam.The winners will get excellent awards like Nehru trophy who wins the race.The participants practice daily before getting into the race.Spectators gather to witness the race.People from other countries attend the function.I am not explaining it further because you all can witness the greatest race during onam.

Thiruvathira

Thiruvathira is a dance form of Kerala.During onam woman wear traditional dress to dance thiruvathira dance.Usually Thiruvathira is danced around the pookalam.The audience gather around the pookalam to witness the amazing form of dance.

Kasera Kali ( musical chair)

In musical chair,the chairs are arranged around the music is played.The music stop for a while and the participants rush to sit on their position.The one who does not get space for sitting is out the game.

Uriyadi (Breaking pot)

In this game a pot is held with the help of rope which will be moving up and down.The one who breaks the pot with the stick provided will win the game.The participants may be subjected to water shower during the process.

These are some of the games associated with onam.

I have not mentioned about pookalam because I have already done posts related to it.Thank you.