Onam Festivities Bring Colour, Tradition And Cheer Across Kerala

Kochi Mahouts stand near decorated elephants during the Shiveli procession at Thrikkakara Temple.

Kochi Priests perform the Shiveli procession at Thrikkakara Vamana Moorthy Temple.

Kochi Women in traditional attire take part in a tug-of-war ahead of Onam.

Trichy Students pose with a Pookalam during Onam celebrations.

Kochi Five elephants take part in the Shiveli procession at Thrikkakara Temple.

Thiruvananthapuram A floral rangoli is displayed during Onam celebrations.

Thiruvananthapuram Students take part in Onam celebrations.

Ernakulam Students celebrate Onam at a school.

Kochi Artists in traditional attire take part in the Athachamayam procession in Thrippunithura.

Kochi Artists perform Pulikkali during the Athachamayam procession in Thrippunithura.

Kochi Devotees light oil lamps during Onam celebrations at Thrikkakara Vamana Moorthy Temple.