Onam, which is celebrated majorly in the state of Kerala has already started. It is a four day festival and usually the Malayalees get holiday on all four days to celebrate their festival. (Photo: Arunchandra Bose)
Also people feast on mouth watering delicacies, the tradition has been carried on for generations elsewhere. (Photo: Arunchandra Bose)
A family in Kochi is getting ready for the Onam Celebration with the children engaged in giving finishing touches to the traditional Pookkalam. (Photo: Arunchandra Bose)
The most important day of Onam is the second day. Festivities actually commence around 10 days before this day, with the preparation of floral arrangements on the ground in front of homes. (Photo: AP)
A giant 'Pookolam' (flower rangoli) being created by Malayali community to celebrate the onset of Onam in Bhopal. The Sadya or the grand feast is an essential component of any traditional festival in Kerala. (Photo: AP)
It marks the beginning of the month of Chingam, the first month of Malayalam Calendar. Seen here: Atham procession, which marks the beginning of Onam festival, taking place in Kochi. (Photo: AP)
A man dressed as Mahabali leads a procession at Ernakulam Junction railway station in Kochi on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)