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Food
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Which state in India celebrates Onam?
Kerala
100
Who did King Mahabali worship?
One of the Hindu Gods - Lord Vishnu.
100
How long does the festival of Onam last for?
10 days
100
How many dishes were served on the banana leaves today?
21 dishes
100
What type of flower do females wear on their hair, during the Onam festival?
Jasmine flowers
200
What month(s) is Onam celebrated in?
Between August and September ( The Chingam month in the Malayalam calendar)
200
What is Onam?
It represents a harvest festival in Kerala.
200
What is the 1st day of Onam called?
Atham
200
For Onam sadya, what do we eat the food on?
Banana Leaves
200
What is the name of the dance that the aunties performed today? (Special points granted if you can sing at least one line from the song)
Thiruvathira
300
What is the traditional outfit of men for the Onam festival?
Shirt and Mundu
300
What year was Onam first celebrated as a national holiday?
1961
300
What is the last day of Onam called?
Thiruvonum
300
What is the first item served during the Onam sadya?
Pinch of Salt
300
Why do we decorate pookalams in front of our houses?
A symbol of welcoming Lord Mahabali to Kerala
400
What is the traditional outfit for women during the Onam festival?
Set Mundu/Sari
400
What is the main reason for celebrating the Onam festival?
The homecoming of Lord Mahabali
400
What is the 2nd day of Onam called?
Chithira
400
What is the main dessert given during Onam celebrations?
Paayasm
400
Traditionally, what is the opening performance Onam festival introduced by?
Chenda Keli
500
What is the circle of flowers people decorate in front of their houses during the Onam festival called?
Pookalam
500
Who sent King Mahabali to pathalam (the netherworld)?
Vamanan (Lord Vishnu)
500
What is the 9th day of Onam called?
Uthradam
500
What does “kaanam vittum onam unnanam” means?
It means that people should celebrate the Onam festival, even if you have to sell your assets. (festival for every class)
500

When is the actual date of Thiruonam for this year (2025)?

September 5th, 2025

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