Onam 2012
Onam
is South India's grand festival specifically celebrated by malayalis.
As per Malayalam Calendar it is celebrated in the beginning of
Malayalam Calendar (Kolla Varsham) called ‘Chingam’ which falls
in the month of August-September according to Gregorian calendar.
Onam festival 2012 falls on 29th August (Wednesday) which will
celebrate over 10 days. Grand celebration happens at the end of 10th
days called as 'Thiruvonam'. Popularly Onam is known as harvest
festival.
Onam significance, Celebration and Maveli
Onam
festival celebrated with the honor of King Mahabali with a great
spirit and lot of fun. There is a great story behind this
celebration. The King Mahabali (Maveli) was very popular, powerful,
generous but he was belonged to the Asura(demon) dynasty and at the
same time he was a great worshiper of Lord Vishnu. To curb the
growing reign of Mahabali and maintain their own supremacy, Aditi,
the mother of Gods seeked help of Lord Vishnu.
To
protect the complete world Lord Vishnu taken Vaman (dwarf ) avatar
and asked 3 steps land to king Bali. To keep his promise king Bali
shows his head for the 3rd step of Lord Vishnu who had came in the
shape of Brahmin placed his foot on the head of the King, which
pushed him to patala, the nether world. King Bali was much attached
with his Kingdom and requested Lord Vishnu allowed to visit Kerala
once in a year. This great nobility been granted by Vishnu and
blessed even after losing all his worldly possessions, the King would
always be loved by Lord Vishnu and his people. So this welcoming day is celebrated as ONAM.
During
this celebration people sings Onam songs, dance, organize different
games and fairs.Two major part of the festival are onam sadhya and
onam pookalam. Onam sadhya means great feast served during festival
which consists of different delicious recipes. Especially Onam Sadhya
is the typical 9-course vegetarian meal served during this festival
in every home. Onam Poklam means decoration of fresh flower in front
of every home during this festive session.
During
Onam festival the fest called Onam sadhya is served with delicious
cuisines.These specific recipes served in banana leafs in every
Malayali households.Those popular recipes are Parippu curry,
Paayasam, Sambar, Avial, Olan, Kaalan, Koottukari, Thoran, Kichadi,
Pachadi, Rasam, Palada pradhaman.
Onam sadhya Events
Now
days onam sadya is widely available in Restaurants. Restaurants in
different cities organizing Onam food festival and special Onam
cuisine during festive days. Let's find some Onam special cuisines in
different cities.
Date:
28th Aug To 30th 2012
Time:
All Day
Venue:
The Paul, Domlur, Bangalore
The
Paul restaurant in Domlur brings signature flavors from the
traditional cookbooks of Kerala. While exotic non vegetarian
favorites adorn the buffet tables, the Ela Sadhya, a grand vegetarian
spread, awaits you on Thiruvonam day. This Onam Promises to take a
tasteful Swing at the Paul Bangalore.
Onam Special Lunch buffet At The Park
Date:
29th Aug 2012
Time:
All Day
Venue:The
Park restaurant, 14/7, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bangalore
On
the eve of Onam festival 2012 The Park restaurant organizes special
Onam lunch buffet. Don't miss these special Onam sadhya Dishes.
Date:
20th Aug To 2nd Sep 2012
Time:
All Day
Venue:
Ente Keralam- Anna Nagar, Poes Garden & MRC Nagar
Ente Keralam is hosting a special ‘Onam Ela Sadhya’ at its restaurants
in Poes Garden, Anna Nagar and MRC Nagar to celebrate the feast of
Onam. The unique Ela Sadhya is a ‘pure vegetarian’ meal that
consists of traditional delicacies served on a banana leaf. It is the
highlight of the restaurant’s lunch menu, in addition to the
regular menu.
Pon Onam At Le Royal Meridien
Date:
27th Aug To 29th Aug 2012
Time:
All Day
Venue:
Le Royal Meridien, GST Road, St Thomas Mount,Chennai
Le Royal Meridien brings Pon Onam Special Onam Food. Reminisce the story
of a Great King, as you savor every bit of freshness and prosperity
through our exclusive spread of Onam Sadhya.
Date:
27th Aug To 29th Aug 2012
Time:
All Day
Get
Ready to celebrate Onam and indulge in special prepared Onam Sadhya
at Garden Cafe. It will feature specialities of Kerala such as
kaalan, olan, avial, erussery, injipuli, injithairu,
Mambazhapradhaman, Sharkkara Payasam, Avval Payasam and much more....
Kerala Onam Food Fest In Hyderabad
Date:
17th Aug To 26th Aug 2012
Time:
All Day
Venue:
Utupura Restaurant, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
Utupura Restaurant in Hyderabad brings to you Kerala Food Festival on a la carte menu. Presenting a
variety of traditional dishes from different parts of Kerala as
Utupura celebrates its second anniversary on the eve of Onam.
Kerala served on a Platter
Date:
24th Aug To 2nd Sep 2012
Time:
7PM
Venue:
Promenade, Aditya Park Inn Aditya Trade Centre, Ameerpet
Promenade restaurant in Aditya
Park will be organizing 'Kerala served on a Platter' a special food
festival to celebrate Onam (the harvest festival). The specially
designed food festival will offer an array of mouth watering
authentic dishes. Kerala food festival promises to provide everyone
an opportunity to enjoy the festivities and rejoice the bounty of
nature with popular & authentic Onam dishes.
Date: 29th August 2012
Time: All Day(Lunch: 12:30 PM to 2:45 PM & Dinner:7:00 PM - 11:45 PM)
Venue: Dakshin at ITC Maratha, Mumbai
Dakshin Coastal at ITC Maratha, in continuing with its tradition of showcasing the rich culinary legacies of the southern states of India will host 'Onam Sadhya', the grand Onam feast. Onam marks the onset of the harvest season in Kerala and has celebrations centered around dance, boat races and of course food. The restaurant will feature a traditional Onam lunch and dinner.
Apart
from these you can find more Onam events and information on Onam
festival celebration if you will visit
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