What is the meaning of Onam Pookalam?

What is the meaning of Onam Pookalam?

Pookalam is an intricate and colourful arrangement of flowers laid on the floor. ‘Pookhalam’ consists of two words, ‘poov’ meaning flower and ‘kalam’ means colour sketches on the ground. It is considered auspicious to prepare Pookalam, also known as ‘Aththa-Poo’ during the festival of Onam.

What are the flowers in Onam Pookalam?

Thumba or Ceylon Slitwort: These tiny white flowers are used on the first day of Attam while making Pookalam. Chethi: also known as flame of woods are red colour flowers that add brightness and visual appeal of Pookalam. Chemparathy: or hibiscus is also a red colour flower that is used in making Pookalam.

What is difference between Kolam and Pookalam?

The term Pookolam/Pookalam consists of two words – ‘Poo’ (flowers) and ‘Kolam’ (decorative pattern or rangoli). Malayalees are authorities in making intricate patterns on the floor with fresh whole flowers and petals. Read on to know more about Pookolam, its significance and check out some images.

Why is it called Onam?

Onam is a Hindu festival celebrated by the people of Kerala. Onam marks the first month of the Malayalam calendar known as Chingam. The festival commemorates the appearance of the Vamana avatar of Vishnu and the subsequent homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali.

How do you use Athapookalam?

Shop or pluck out for the different coloured of flowers that you wish to put on your Onam Pookalam. Then place your paper Pookalam design on the area where you would like to fill it with. Separate the flower petals and start filling your Onam pookalam with and your floral rangoli for Onam is ready to impress all.

Who is called Pookalam?

Pookalam word is a group of two words ‘Poov’ and ‘kalam’, Where ‘Poov’ means flowers and ‘Kalam’ means colour sketch. So, basically it’s a flower rangoli or flower carpet made on the floor in front of the house to celebrate Onam. It is also known as Athapookalam or Onapookalam.

Why do we put Athapookalam?

So, basically it’s a flower rangoli or flower carpet made on the floor in front of the house to celebrate Onam. It is also known as Athapookalam or Onapookalam. It’s considered auspicious to prepare Pookalam during Onam festival.

Is Onam celebrated by all religion?

Hinduism
Onam/Featured in religions

Which Onam is today?

Onam 2021 will be observed on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Onam is a Hindi festival celebrated by the people of Kerala. Onam is a Malayali festival which is celebrated by native speakers of Malayalam. As per the Solar Calendar followed by Malayali people, the festival of Onam is celebrated in Chingam month.

Why do we put Pookalam?

The legend goes that as per the boon granted by Lord Vishnu’s avatar Vamana, King Mahabali who was sent to the Nether World or Pataal Lok, could only pay a visit to his kingdom and people annually. Therefore, to celebrate his return, people put floral carpets or pookalam.

What are the flowers used for Athapookalam?

Know About Onam Pookalam And The Flowers Used For It

• Thumba or Ceylon Slitwort. It is a cute white flower which is the very essence of the Onam festivities.
• Tulasi.
• Chethi or Flame Of The Woods.
• Chemparathy or Hibiscus or Shoe Flower.
• Sankhupushpam or Butterfly Pea.
• Jamanthi or Marigold.
• Mandaram.
• Kongini or Lantana.

Which is the heaviest festival of Kerala?

Onam
Onam is the most biggest festival in Kerala. It is the Festival of Kerala with State holidays for 4 days starting from Onam Eve (Uthradom) to the 4rd Onam Day. Its also one of the most secular festivals. All religions and communities celebrate Onam with equal enthusiasm.

What is Pookalam (Pookolam)?

Onam festivities are incomplete without Pookalam (also spelt as Pookolam). The term Pookolam/Pookalam consists of two words – ‘ Poo ‘ (flowers) and ‘ Kolam ‘ (decorative pattern or rangoli). Malayalees are authorities in making intricate patterns on the floor with fresh whole flowers and petals.

What are the different types of Onam Pookalam flowers?

Shankupushpam (Butterfly Pea): Shankupushpam is one of the most prominent flowers in Onam Pookalams. It is of blue color. Hanuman Kereedam (Red Pagoda Flower): It has red-orange flowers. Mukkuthi (little tree plant): One of the most common flowers for Onam Pookkalam is Mukkuthi.

What is ‘Onam Kolam’?

‘Poo’ means ‘flower’ and ‘Kalam’ means artwork. Floral Rangoli or the ‘Onam Kolam’ is a very important part of the Onam celebrations. On the very propitious celebration of Onam, Malayalee families all over the world decorate the entrance of their home with flowers and colors.

What are pookkalams (Aththa-Poo)?

Pookalam’ consists of two words, ‘poov’ meaning flower and ‘kalam’ means colour sketches on the ground. It is considered auspicious to prepare Pookalam, also known as ‘Aththa-Poo’ during the festival of Onam. Pookkalams are one of the many rituals of Onam where mainly women delicately decorate their houses with flower rangolis.