News18 Kerala is going to bring to its viewers a special line-up of Onam programmes with the aim to guarantee a complete cultural extravaganza.
The programming will run from August 30 to September 8 on News18 Kerala.
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Onam – the colourful festival of Kerala’s culture and tradition – is right around the corner. The 10-day festivity includes Sadhya, Thiruvathira Kali, Pookalam, Ona-thallu, Pulikali, Onavillu, and welcome songs for King Mahabali. The programme is highlighting Onam’s sublime activities such as Pookalam, aromatic Onasadya, spectacular Snake-boat Race, and the enticing Kaikottikali Dance.
The programs lined up for the festival by News18 Kerala will include folk rituals, music and dance performances, interviews and chat shows with celebrities such as P Jayachandran, Bhavana, and eminent politicians VD Satheeshan, P Prasad, and a lot more.
There will also be a special segment on boat races, traditional attires, and unique dishes of Onam, along with a special film release on the festival.
Some of the prominent programs to look for are:
- Onam with aattam, a special program on a folk ritual called Aattakkalasham that connects Onam and Pulikali, and is observed around Thrissur and Palakkad districts.
- Onam songs and chat with singers of Trivandrum.
- Interview with actress Bhavana.
- Onam with actress Surabhi Lakshmi.
- Minister Veena George with Aranmula Kudumbasree.
- Special program on Nehru trophy boat race.
- Celebrity chef Suresh Pillai with film stars.
- Onam Capsules – 10 Payasam 10 Days.
- Special coverage on Onam celebrations of Onattukara.
- Onam film release.