Onam is the most important festival of Kerala. It starts 10 days earlier with Atham. From that day onwards the children have a very good time. Collecting flowers, making beautiful designs with flowers in front of the house, singing and dancing etc. And the on the last day, big feast with a lot of sweet dishes like payasam and pradhaman. All the family members come from far and near to enjoy Onam together. Just like festivals in other states. This year Onam falls on 9th September.
But I do not know why, I never get a chance to celebrate Onam for the last so many years. My wife used to say that on most of the Onams I will be on tour. I do feel guilty sometimes that I am not with the family on these days. However, this year I am at my residence at Delhi. But it is just like any day for us.
But life and work are like that. Onam is a day of happiness and of celebration. Let us make the entire year as an year of happiness.
Best Wishes for a Happy Onam for all my comrades and friends!