The Most Colourful Festival of Kerala – Onam

Onam occupies unparalleled position at the top of the festival hierarchy in Kerala. At times, it even bests Christmas as Christmas is only celebrated by Christians but Onam has the distinction of being celebrated by people of all religions in Kerala and beyond.  This inspite of the hindu roots that form the basis of Onam…

Onam Wishes – 2010

Wishing all of you and your loved ones a very Happy & Prosperous Onam. Though am back in Singapore and have no chance of celebrating Onam at home with friends and family, i had the opportunity to have an early Onam lunch.  Mum made sure to make parippu, avial, thoran, sambar, pappadam, injicurry, pachadi and…

Onam Wishes

Am working this Onam, and so no respite.  Hope to cook some Onam recipes tomorrow when iam home.  Will write in detail as to how my exploits in the kitchen went.  Wishing all of you and your loved ones a very happy and prosperous Onam. Pray that one day India will be ruled by a…