Onam- the most popular harvest festival of Kerala, celebrates the return of King Mahabali. This 10-day long festival is nothing but pure happiness, tradition, harmony, mouth-watering food and decking up with.
Colourful parades which depict the Kerala culture are held at various places. The celebrations include Vallamkali (boat race), Vadamvali (tug-of-war), Pulikali, Onapattu, Kaikottikali, and so on. The houses are adorned with Pookalam, and an elaborate vegetarian meal of more than 13 dishes is prepared.
One of the major attractions of Onam is the Onam shopping, where men and women purchase new dresses and jewellery for the celebration. The traditional white and gold Kerala Kasavu mundu, and saree are all you need to return to your roots. Here are some of the conventional jewellery pieces to deck up your Onam look.
This traditional necklace has been one of the favourites of Kerala women. The emerald and ruby blended gold necklace has mango-shaped pendants around it. This, along with the kasavu saree looks enchanting.
Lakshmi mala or kasu mala is one elegant and beautiful gold necklace. Kasu means coins and mala means necklace. A number of coins are strung together to form this piece. Each coin is embossed with an image of Goddess Lakshmi. Kasu mala creates magic with the kasavu saree.
As the name suggests this necklace is designed in the shape of jasmine flower buds. The whole necklace is made of gold jasmine buds and gemstones. Mulla mottu mala pairs well with your Onam ensemble.
The timeless classic bell-shaped earrings are a must-have to complete your Onam look. Jhimkis belong to the temple jewellery collection. You get them in pure gold and also the ones studded with semi-precious stones and pearls.
What are you waiting for? This Onam, style yourself to be the fabulous diva that you are.