Kerala is all set for Thiruvonam tommorrow, the concluding & the most important of all the 10 days of Onam.For it is on this day the beloved king Mahabali, comes on his annual visit to see his people.To read an onam tale click here
On this occassion the Kerala Governor HR Bhardwaj has greeted Malayalis the world over during Onam, the biggest festival of the state.
"Onam thrives on the golden memories of a glorious past when everyone enjoyed plenty in an endearing ambience of equality," Bhardwaj said in a message
All the traditional practises are in full swing including pookkalam (flower rangoli) competitions & Sadya, the traditional midday feast.Traditional songs & Thiruvathira, the dance form assosciated with the festval, performed by the women of the house are being translated to modern contexts.
Onam special this year for GOC has been the bumper sale of lottery tickets, Its that time of the year when there is good cheer all around & everybody feels lucky .
Celebrations cannot be complete without a smashing sale of liquor. The state-owned Kerala State Beverages Corporation, the sole wholesalers, has stocked its outlets and godowns with more than adequate stock.
"Last year during Onam week, we had sales of close to Rs.300 crore and this time we expect the sales to go up by a minimum 25 percent," said an official.
Textile shops too will expect spurt in sales. It is common for Malayalis to buy new pairs of clothes every Onam.
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