Kerala to celebrate low-key onam this year
Kerala’s harvest festival Onam is on Monday but coronavirus pandemic has taken the glow of the festivities across the state. For many the festival has been reduced to an indoor game high-voltage celebrations have taken a backseat as concerns of safety are top priority for people.
Lip smacking banana chips, beautiful floral carpets, high swings, boat race and golden embroidered kasavu dresses are difficult to spot this time. But people have taken it in their stride saying it is just a passing phase this spirit keeps them ticking. From papad makers to flower wallahs to electronic goods merchants all have a story of loss and agony to share but they are ready to welcome their erstwhile ruler King Mahabali.
“Festivals will be there in coming years also. But we can’t open our gates to the waiting enemy now, so we have to be extra vigilant,” said C.M Pinarayi Vijayan.
