They express their gratefulness for a generous harvest. Pookalam is an artistic rangoli with fresh flower petals and leaves at the entrance of homes to welcome and honour King Mahabali whose soul ...

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On the first day of Onam, Atham, the pookalam is adorned solely with thumba flowers. Thumba flower is also used to decorate the idol of Mahabali, known as Thrikkakarayappan.

One of the most visually striking aspects of Onam is the creation of Pookalam, intricate floral designs made on the ground using fresh flowers. Every day, new layers of flowers are added to the ...

Onam is marked by vibrant and colourful rituals. Homes are adorned with Pookalam, intricate floral carpets that symbolize prosperity. One of the highlights of the festival is the Onam Sadya ...

Together, Pookalam translates to "floral artwork." Sometimes it’s also called “Athapookkalam”. This tradition of creating floral rangolis dates back centuries and is believed to have its ...

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While sparse data makes accurate measurement difficult, most would agree violence and lawlessness are increasing in many parts of PNG. The broader context for this violence includes: rural decay ...