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The Malayalis are a Dravidian ethnic group native to the southern Indian state of Kerala and the union territory of Lakshadweep. They are predominantly native speakers of the Malayalam language, one o
Malayali men performing the Kerala native martial art, Kalaripayattu
Kerala Samajam, Mysore
A typical Nalukettu structure.
The Kowdiar Palace, the palace of the Maharajah of Travancore, was built with a traditional Malayali architecture style with a slight influence of early modern European elements
Onam
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Onam, the national festival of Keralam, is an annual harvest and Hindu cultural festival celebrated mostly by the people of Kerala and is traditionally associated with the legend of the benevolent Asu
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…popular form of music in the state. Vallam Kali is the race of country-made boats. It is mainly conducted during the season of the harvest festival Onam in autumn. Vallam Kali include races of many kinds of traditional boats of Kerala. The race of Chundan Vallam (snake boat) is the major item. Hence…
The pookkalam is an Onam tradition.
Onapottan, a mute folk character of North Malabar, symbolizes King Mahabali visiting homes during Onam with a palm-leaf umbrella and bell, blessing people in silence
Vamana teaching king Mahabali, 1672 Dutch painting
Onam starts off every year with a parade called Athachamayam.