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Bharatnatyam A typical dance performed on the occasion of Onam. Created: 15 Jul 2011
A typical dance performed on the occasion of Onam.
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Bull Racing event in Adoor Kerala riders riding with fierce elan and the ever present colorful
mix of cheering onlookers at the the Bull Racing event in Adoor,
Kerala. Created: 15 Jul 2011
Kerala riders riding with fierce elan and the ever present colorful
mix of cheering onlookers at the the Bull Racing event in Adoor,
Kerala.
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Detail - Floral Carpet Petals of flower adorn the streets of Kerala as a festive welcome for the return of their mythical king. Created: 15 Jul 2011
Petals of flower adorn the streets of Kerala as a festive welcome for the return of their mythical king.
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Elephants in costumes Elephants in regal costumes were said to be the vehicle of King Mahibali whenever he returns back to his people. Created: 15 Jul 2011
Elephants in regal costumes were said to be the vehicle of King Mahibali whenever he returns back to his people.
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Floral Carpet Typical street decoration during Onam. It commemorates the rich harvest and abundance as legacy during the reign of King Mahibali and the warm welcome for his return. Created: 15 Jul 2011
Typical street decoration during Onam. It commemorates the rich harvest and abundance as legacy during the reign of King Mahibali and the warm welcome for his return.
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King Mahabali at Onam This is a personification of King Mahabali of Kerala whom the gods feared and in whose honour the Malayalee people of Kerala hold the famous Onam celebrations Created: 15 Jul 2011
This is a personification of King Mahabali of Kerala whom the gods feared and in whose honour the Malayalee people of Kerala hold the famous Onam celebrations
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Onam-16 Created: 15 Jul 2011
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Onathallu Onathallu or Avittathallu is a festival celebrated by the Nairs of Pallassana. The tradition involves an enactment or warlike performances by men of the Nair community. Created: 15 Jul 2011
Onathallu or Avittathallu is a festival celebrated by the Nairs of Pallassana. The tradition involves an enactment or warlike performances by men of the Nair community.
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Peacock Man A performer enacts a saga representing a peacock which represents Lord Subramanayam, son of Shiva, who is popularly worshipped in South India as Murugan. Created: 15 Jul 2011
A performer enacts a saga representing a peacock which represents Lord Subramanayam, son of Shiva, who is popularly worshipped in South India as Murugan.
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Shiva and his mythical snake vehicle Parvathi A shot from Pulikali, which happen as part of Onam celebrations at Thrissur, Kerala. Created: 15 Jul 2011
A shot from Pulikali, which happen as part of Onam celebrations at Thrissur, Kerala.
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The Heralds of Onam in Kerala The heralds of the King Mahabali stride forth with purpose and vigor to announce the arrival of the famous monarch of Kerala. Created: 15 Jul 2011
The heralds of the King Mahabali stride forth with purpose and vigor to announce the arrival of the famous monarch of Kerala.
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The Jealous gods Another shot from Athachamayam ceremony at Tripunitura as part of Onam celebrations, Cochin, Kerala. Created: 15 Jul 2011
Another shot from Athachamayam ceremony at Tripunitura as part of Onam celebrations, Cochin, Kerala.