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Onam Festivities Bloom in Lucknow Markets
24 Aug
Summary
- Malayali families are shopping for traditional Onam items.
- Pookkalam decorations feature vibrant flowers at home entrances.
- Elaborate Onam sadya feasts include special sweets and snacks.
As Onam approaches on August 26, Malayali families throughout Lucknow are actively engaged in last-minute preparations. City markets, particularly in Hazratganj and Aminabad, are experiencing a steady influx of shoppers preparing for the auspicious harvest festival.
The festive atmosphere is palpable as residents gather traditional attire, including cream-colored kasavu sarees with golden borders, essential for the celebrations. Families are also meticulously selecting a variety of flowers to create the traditional pookkalam, a floral rangoli, at their homes' entrances.
Culinary preparations for the Onam sadya, a grand vegetarian feast served on banana leaves, are also underway. Shoppers are acquiring ingredients for dishes like payasam and numerous traditional sweets and snacks, intended as offerings and for guests.
Beyond food and clothing, the festivities extend to home decorations and gift exchanges. Families are purchasing new utensils, decorative items, lamps, and gifts for relatives, underscoring the spirit of togetherness and gratitude associated with Onam.
