Onam 2021: Know The Significance Of Floral Rangoli Known As Onapookkalam

Onam is one of the most important harvest festivals of Kerala. It commemorates King Mahabali. Image Source: Getty

The floral Rangoli, known as Onapookkalam, Athapookkalam or just Pookkalam is made with fresh flowers and flower petals particularly at entrances and temple premises like a flower mat. Image Source: Getty

The pookkalam is similar to Rangoli which is made of powders of various colors and is popular in North India. Image Source: Getty

It is a work of religious art, typically the team initiative of girls and women, who accomplish it with a delicate touch and a personal artistic sense of tone and blending. Image Source: Getty

The traditional ritual of laying pookkalam (floral Rangoli) starts on Atham day. Only yellow flowers will be used on Atham with only one circular layer made and the design is kept simple. Image Source: Getty

The size of the pookkalam grows in size progressively with each day of the Onam festival. Image Source: Getty

All over Kerala, Pookalam competitions are a common sight on Onam day. Image Source: Getty