Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala. It is a 10-day long festival and gets celebrated with great zeal in the state. During this time, tourists have time to witness various rituals, customs, and events of the state by themselves. The festival symbolizes the return of king Mahabali, who is believed to have defeated the Gods and become the conqueror of all three worlds.The Harvest Festival which falls between the months of August and September annually is celebrated across the land of coconut. When he arrives, the land is said to prosper. Onam is a great time to immerse yourself in the rich culture and tradition. Festivities include boat races, sports competitions, and celebrations of all kinds, As part of these festivities, fresh flowers are used to make beautiful rangolis that are then hung along streets, in homes, and on family homes. The food is delicious, as well: many resorts serve Kerala dishes on banana leaves with rice or Kerala thali packed with tasty curry vegetables and oth...