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What is another name for king Mahabali
Maveli
What does the Malayalam word “Vallam” mean?
Boat
Which souring ingredient is commonly used in Kerala dishes such as Sambar and Inji Puli?
Tamarind
Why are Pookalams traditionally made at the entrance or in front of homes during Onam? What is the cultural idea behind placing them there?
They traditionally welcome and honour King Mahabali, whose annual return is celebrated during Onam.
Onam is traditionally celebrated during which Malayalam month?
Chingam
Which boat race is traditionally held at Champakulam in connection with the installation ceremony of the idol of Lord Krishna at the Ambalappuzha temple?
A) Nehru Trophy Boat Race
B) Champakulam Moolam Boat Race
C) Aranmula Uthrattadi Boat Race
D) Kottappuram Boat Race
B) Champakulam Moolam Boat Race
What is Thoran?
A dry vegetable preparation cooked with grated coconut and spices.
Imagine you start making a Pookalam on the first day of the Onam celebrations. As the days go by, what usually happens to the Pookalam?
Traditionally, Pookalams are developed over the days of Onam, becoming larger and more colourful as the celebration progresses.
What was the exact name of the sacred ritual performed by King Mahabali that gave him the spiritual power and authority that concerned the gods and ultimately led to Lord Vamana’s intervention?
Ashwamedha Yajna (Ashwamedha sacrifice).
Approximately how many rowers can a large Chundan Vallam traditionally carry?
A) Around 10
D)Around 100 or more
In a traditional Kerala Sadya, which rice preparation is typically served as the main staple with curries and accompaniments?
A) Matta rice
B) Basmati rice
C) Jeera rice
D) Lemon rice
A) Matta rice
A) Thiruvonam
B) Avittam
C) Atham
D) Chithira
C) Atham — the first day of the traditional ten-day Onam celebration.
Vamana’s gigantic cosmic form, in which he covered the universe in three strides, is known by what name?
A) Narasimha
B) Trivikrama
C) Parashurama
D) Madhusudana
: B) Trivikrama
What water body is the Nehru Trophy Boat Race held on?
C) Punnamada lake
in a traditional Onam Sadya, the dishes are served in a specific arrangement on a banana leaf. Which item is traditionally placed at the upper-left side of the leaf and is commonly served as an accompaniment to the rice?
A) Pickle
B) Payasam
C) Pappadam
D) Sambar
A) Pickle
On the 7th day of the Onam festival, Malayalis shift from making round, circular floral designs and traditionally create a pookalam called moolakalam in which geometric shape.
square, "Moola
Who was Mahabali’s grandfather who is also known as being a great follower of Vishnu
Prahalad
In which district of Kerala is the famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race held?
A) Ernakulam
B) Kollam
C) Alappuzha
D) Kottayam
C) Alappuzha
In a traditional Kerala Sadya, which dish is prepared using a mixture of vegetables such as raw banana, drumstick, yam, and ash gourd, combined with coconut and yogurt?
A)Kalan
B) Avial
C) Olan
D) Erissery
B)Avial
What is the name of the traditional Kerala lamp that may be placed near or alongside a Pookalam during Onam celebrations?
A) Kuthuvilakku
B) Nilavilakku
C) Thookkuvilakku
D) Changalavatta
B) Nilavilakku