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| Photo: Nila Tamaraa |
Onam is one of the most beautiful festivals of India. Celebrated by the people of Kerala, it is in fact a welcome party for King Mahabali, who visit Kerala — God's own country — every year. Growing up I never tired of listening to the story of King Mahabali. Every year, I would ask my grandmother to tell me the "story of Onam" after partaking the Onam sadhya — an elaborate feast of 26 dishes. Yep, I could tuck in quite a bit for my pixie-size :)
Today, I take pleasure in retelling the story that was so much a part of my childhood.
