Question

Which legendary king is associated with Onam?

• A. Mahabali
• B. Ravana
• C. Ashoka
• D. Gautamiputra

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Mahabali

Answer: (1) Mahabali

• Onam is an annual celebration in the state of Kerala in south India.
• It is a Malayalis-celebrated harvest festival where the date is dependent on the Hindu Panchangam and comes on the 22nd Thiruvonam nakshatra in the Malayalam calendar month Chingam, that overlaps with August-September in the Gregorian calendar.
• The event is organized, as per legends, to honour King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the period of Onam.
• The flowers used are very unique for Athappookalam. In this harvest festival, Thumba, Hibiscus, Tulasi, Mukkuthi and Marigold flowers are included.
• Thumba is an integral component of Onam pookalam among all these flowers.