Q. Consider the following statements about Onam, a festival in India:
- It is a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala.
- It is celebrated during the month of Kaani.
- It begins on Atham and concludes on Thiruvonam.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer:
Only 1 & 3
Notes:
- Onam is a major harvest festival in Kerala and is celebrated to honour the home-coming of Asura king Mahabali who brought about peace and prosperity in Kerala.
- It is celebrated during the month of Chingam, the first month in the Malayalam calendar, Kollavarsham. Kaani is the second month.
- The other two major festivals of the state are Vishu and Thiruvathira.
- The 10-day harvest festival begins on Atham (first day of Onam) and concludes on Thiruvonam (last day).