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Onam is the biggest and the most important festival of the southern Indian state of Kerala. Onam 2009 is on September 2nd , Wednesday.
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Carnival of Onam lasts from four to ten days. First day, Atham and tenth day, Thiruonam are most important of all.
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The most impressive part of Onam celebration is the grand feast called Onasadya, prepared on Thiruonam. It is a nine course meal consisting of 11 to 13 essential dishes.
Onasadya is served on banana leaves and people sit on a mat laid on the floor to have the meal.
Another enchanting feature of Onam is Vallamkali, the Snake Boat Race, held on the river Pampa.
It is a colourful sight to watch the decorated boat oared by hundreds of boatmen amidst chanting of songs and cheering by spectators.
Government of India has initiated some promotional schemes during the vibrant and colorful festival.
It promotes Onam internationally in a big way and celebrates ‘Tourist Week’ for Kerala during Onam celebrations.
Thousands of domestic and foreign tourists visit Kerala to be a part of Onam.
