Onam just went by and what’s Onam without Pookalam and Sadya, right? While Sadya was not possible this year, my friend Leetha shared her Pookalams with me every single day. Along with her and sitting at my home, I had a good feel of the festival. A little tradition that we have followed over years.
What I love about festivals is they bring us all together. I may not celebrate Onam but through my friends, I experience traditions and celebrations that I have never been exposed to.
So without any further ado, here are the Pookalams from Leetha’s house. One for each day up till the day of Onam.
Do you notice a pattern? I did on day 2 and loved the anticipation of counting the rings. Just so you know, the 9th and the 10th day are for creativity.
Do you celebrate Onam? What do you love most about the festival? If you don’t, read up this post to know about Onam.
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I saw the pattern and each one is so beautifully done with love and devotion.
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You are right Vishal! The love and togetherness really comes together in these little traditions. Thank you for stopping by!
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Happy belated Onam! At home we only do last 2 days. I can’t remember a time we did all 10 days! We are a lazy bunch for sure 😉 Btw How are you doing?
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Thank you, Jithin! Hope you had a good one too. This friend of mine makes Pookalams for all 10 days. 🙂
I am okay. How are you?
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Yea, I had some celebration at my friend’s house. I am also doing good. Just thinking of making a come back to active blogging (again!).
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I never knew there is a 10 day run up to the main Onam day. I never had a Malayali friend who celebrated Onam. The addition of circles as a part of Pookalam creation looks beautiful.
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I learnt this about a decade ago when I first got to know about Onam. It’s amazing how a festival is above religion and a state festival. 🙂 Yes, the floral carpets are a beautiful work of art.
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I didn’t know about the pattern as I always used to see the last day of arrangement of flowers which is different and creative. Something new I learnt today. Thanks Parul.
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Loved the patterns – beautifully done.
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Thank you Damyanti!
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Oh how neat and colorful. Look at those color combos! I think my day would be made if i was sent pics like this daily too 🙂 Its so lovely to see traditions being kept up and shared too!
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I know, right? I waited every day to see what Leetha would send me 🙂 thanks for stopping by Shalini!
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Never celebrated onam but have loved the unique traditions around it.
Someday I wish to be part of a Keralite family’s Onam celebrations.
What beautiful flower rangoli’s those.
I’m so glad you are writing! 💟
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I love Onam. But also so much love for Sadya. Best thing ever 🙂
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