![]() ![]() This legend of the Vamana avatar is Puranic, i.e. Discover yourself and the secrets of mind management at The Art of Living Meditation and Breath workshop.ĭiscover the fascinating facets of the mind & breath. This day is celebrated as the Onam festival.įound these facts fascinating? Equally fascinating is the mind and body. The Lord recognizing his attitude of surrender blessed him and sent him to Pathala with a promise of making him Indra in the next Manvanthara and that He Himself would guard the gates of Pathala.Īcceding to the request of Maha Bali’s people, Vishnu granted Maha Bali permission to return to his kingdom from Pathala, once every year, to be in the midst of his people. King Maha Bali the grandson of the greatest of the Lord’s devotees, Prahlada joyfully offered his head for the third step in utter devotion and surrender. Vamana then asked the king as to where he should place his third step. These two steps covered the whole of Mahabali’s kingdom, the earth and the sky. Then with the second step of his foot, he measured the whole sky. Maha Bali agreed at once to the chagrin of his Guru Shukracharya who cautioned him that the guest was none other than Lord Vishnu Himself.Īs the legend goes, no sooner were the three footsteps granted, the young Vamana assumed a gigantic form known as Trivikrama and with the first step of his foot, measured the whole earth. The young boy requested for that much space, as could be measured by three footsteps of his. Maha Bali, as was the custom, welcomed this radiant youngster and asked him what he wanted. Once, Maha Bali was performing a yagna, when a short, young, radiant boy entered the yagna shala. Maha Bali, the grandson of Prahalada, was a strong and learned king who respected knowledge. Onam commemorates the homecoming of the great asura King Maha Bali from Patala Loka. ![]() The sumptuous sadya (an elaborate feast)is followed by kaikottikali ( a graceful dance), Tumbi tullal and other folk performances like kummatikali and Puli Kali. Every bit of the Onam celebration is a nostalgic reminder of the bygone glory of the past. ![]() Not to speak of women adorned with gold ornaments and new clothes. Aesthetically laid out flower designs in front of the house with a variety of colourful flowers (pookalam) evoke a sense of plentitude and prosperity, which Onam represents. Onam is also known as a harvest festival. This 10-day festival is a joyous time for all Malayalees, who welcome their king on this day. Onam marks King Mahabali’s visit to his people. ![]()
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