It is Thiruvonam the next day to come, the tenth and most necessary day of Onam at the festive calendar, so far as Malayalis are concerned. For the non-resident Malayali inhabitants across the world, this is either a time to go home and soak in the festivities, or have your own version of it anyplace you might be.
In Bengaluru, normally, Thiruvonam is in regards to the traditional sadya — an elaborate vegetarian lunch spread, with the remainder of the festivities scheduled for later, or more handy days. While most attempt to have a home-made sadya, those for whom that is not handy, three of essentially the most outstanding Malayali associations on the town and megastar motels are making preparations.
Home-based marketers at some condominium complexes also are cashing in at the festive season by means of offering pre-ordered elaborate sadyas and payasams.
The East Cultural Association (ECA), for instance, will serve a massive sadya for 2,000 other folks on Monday, which will be followed by means of their annual Onotsavam on September nine and 10. "With guests like Rajya Sabha deputy chairman PJ Kurien, State Housing minister M Krishnappa, and south actress Bhamaa, the two-day extravaganza includes sadya by the Thrissur-based Ambiswami group, a host of in-hosue and celebrity cultural programmes, including Double Thayambaka by Cheruthazham Chandran, Chirakkal Nidheesh and Team, Chakyarkoothu by Kalamandalam Ramith Ramesh and a musical finale by singers Madhu Balakrishnan, Sayonara, and Najim Arshad," says Sony Kurian, secretary ECA.
The following weekend, on September 16 and 17, individuals of Kalavedi will herald Onam with a singular set of cultural activities. "Actress Sruthi Hariharan will join other dignitaries at the inaugural on September 16, which will be followed by a grand orchestra led by playback singer Vidhu Prathap and Akhila Anand. The highlight of the programme will be a performance by National Award Winner Surabhi Lakshmi. The second day will have pookkalam and painting competitions, Thayambaka by Udayan Namboodiri and team, sadya, cultural programmes by members and dance performances by Punya Arts," says Madhusoodanan from Kalavedi.
The closing in this collection is on the Kairali Kala Samithi on September 23 and 24. "We are kicking it off with a literary meet featuring stalwarts like Pavithran Theekkuni, Chandrashekara Kambara, and PK Gopi, followed by cultural programmes by members. Sunday morning will begin with various competitions, fancy dress, Thiruvathira, Margam Kali, and a sadya for about 2,500 people. This will be followed by Thayambaka by Mattannur Shankarankutty and troupe. The programme will wind up with a musical evening by singer Afsal and team," says Sudhish VK.
And, if you happen to don't seem to be part of any of those associations, agonize not. Most condominium complexes with a sizeable Malayali inhabitants have their very own Onam celebrations and the festivities will continue for the next couple of months.
In Bengaluru, normally, Thiruvonam is in regards to the traditional sadya — an elaborate vegetarian lunch spread, with the remainder of the festivities scheduled for later, or more handy days. While most attempt to have a home-made sadya, those for whom that is not handy, three of essentially the most outstanding Malayali associations on the town and megastar motels are making preparations.
Home-based marketers at some condominium complexes also are cashing in at the festive season by means of offering pre-ordered elaborate sadyas and payasams.
The East Cultural Association (ECA), for instance, will serve a massive sadya for 2,000 other folks on Monday, which will be followed by means of their annual Onotsavam on September nine and 10. "With guests like Rajya Sabha deputy chairman PJ Kurien, State Housing minister M Krishnappa, and south actress Bhamaa, the two-day extravaganza includes sadya by the Thrissur-based Ambiswami group, a host of in-hosue and celebrity cultural programmes, including Double Thayambaka by Cheruthazham Chandran, Chirakkal Nidheesh and Team, Chakyarkoothu by Kalamandalam Ramith Ramesh and a musical finale by singers Madhu Balakrishnan, Sayonara, and Najim Arshad," says Sony Kurian, secretary ECA.
The following weekend, on September 16 and 17, individuals of Kalavedi will herald Onam with a singular set of cultural activities. "Actress Sruthi Hariharan will join other dignitaries at the inaugural on September 16, which will be followed by a grand orchestra led by playback singer Vidhu Prathap and Akhila Anand. The highlight of the programme will be a performance by National Award Winner Surabhi Lakshmi. The second day will have pookkalam and painting competitions, Thayambaka by Udayan Namboodiri and team, sadya, cultural programmes by members and dance performances by Punya Arts," says Madhusoodanan from Kalavedi.
The closing in this collection is on the Kairali Kala Samithi on September 23 and 24. "We are kicking it off with a literary meet featuring stalwarts like Pavithran Theekkuni, Chandrashekara Kambara, and PK Gopi, followed by cultural programmes by members. Sunday morning will begin with various competitions, fancy dress, Thiruvathira, Margam Kali, and a sadya for about 2,500 people. This will be followed by Thayambaka by Mattannur Shankarankutty and troupe. The programme will wind up with a musical evening by singer Afsal and team," says Sudhish VK.
And, if you happen to don't seem to be part of any of those associations, agonize not. Most condominium complexes with a sizeable Malayali inhabitants have their very own Onam celebrations and the festivities will continue for the next couple of months.
Onam festivities begin for Bengaluru Malayalis
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October 24, 2017
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