Onam Pookalam Designs: Beautiful and Simple Rangoli Designs With Flowers for Thiruvonam 2022
Onam 2022 Date: Pookalam or flowers rangoli, is a must-have during the celebrations; Check beautiful Onam Pookalam images below:
Pookalam is a must-have during Onam celebrations (also spelt as Pookolam). Pookolam/Pookalam is made up of two words: 'Poo' (flowers) and 'Kolam' (flowers) (decorative pattern or rangoli). (Representative image: Shutterstock)
During the 10 days of Onam, a variety of exciting activities such as Vallam Kali (boat racing), Pulikali (tiger dances), Pookkalam (flower Rangoli), Onathappan (worship), and Pookalam are held. (Representative image: Shutterstock)
Onam is a harvest festival celebrated in Kerela. Onam is a 10-day festival that begins on the 22nd Nakshatra Thiruvonam in the month of Chingam. Each year around this time, the event celebrates King Mahabali's homecoming to Kerala. (Representative image: Shutterstock)
To welcome King Mahabali, who once governed the region, Pookolams are designed before the Onam festivities at houses and public places. (Representative image: Shutterstock)
According to tradition, King Mahabali (also known as Mahaveli) visits his realm every year around Onam after being bestowed a blessing by none other than Lord Vishnu's fifth avatar, Vamana. (Representative image: Shutterstock)
Lord Vishnu sent Mahabali to the Patala Loka (Nether World) after the Lord personally tested his devotion. He was, however, granted a boon that allowed him to return to his kingdom once a year. (Representative image: Shutterstock)
Every day throughout the 10 days of the Onam festival, new Pookalams are created outside the home's door. (Representative image: Shutterstock)
The Onam Pookalam is usually created in a circular shape and then filled with delicate flower petal design. (Representative image: Shutterstock)
