Daily Quiz | On Onam
Drumming up the excitement of Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala that celebrates the return of Mahabali, the mythological king who sacrificed his life for the well-being of his people, a team of artists visits the floral carpet laid in front of the courtyard of house in Thrissur on the eve of Thiruvonam.
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In which month of the Malayalam almanac is Onam and what does it celebrate?
Answer : Chingam; it celebrates the homecoming of the good king Mahabali
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What is the name given to the clay pyramid with four faces and a flat top that is used during Onam to symbolise Vamana?
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If the festivities conclude on the tenth day known as Thiruvonam, what is the day on which it begins called?
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Leucas aspera is an integral part of the Onam festivities. What is it called locally and where is it used?
Answer : Thumba and the flower is used to make the floral carpet
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One of the highlights of the festivities is the Onam Sadhya or Onasadhya. Traditionally how many dishes make up the lavish spread?
Answer : 26 culinary offerings prepared with over 60 ingredients
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Which signature Sadhya dish is made with yogurt, yam, or raw banana and grated coconut, and which dish is made with pumpkin, red beans, and coconut?
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What competitive event, said to be the oldest of its kind in Kerala, takes place on the Utthrattathi Nakshatra near the Sri Parthasarathy Temple as part of Onam festivities?
Answer : Aranmula Vallam Kali (Aranmula Boat Race)
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