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Colours, costumes, culture: A photographic journey through Onam’s Athachamayam splendour

TNN | Last updated on - Aug 27, 2025, 16:21 IST
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Traditional folk arts

Pulikali, Oppana, Margamkali, Thiruvathira, and Kolkali entertained crowds.

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Traditional costumes

Participants wore colourful attire representing Kerala heritage.

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Vibrant street performances

53 groups of students and artists filled the streets with energy

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Clear skies boost festivity

Weather allowed the procession to unfold in full splendour.

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Melodic Drums

Chenda melam and thambola melam amplified the festive spirit.

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Movie & magazine characters

Iconic figures delighted children and adults alike.

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Three-tier panchayat demo

Booth explained local election systems to visitors.

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Hands-on voting

People interacted with real polling and control units.

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Scientific waste management

Kerala Solid Waste Management Project treated all waste efficiently.

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Eco-friendly celebration

Tripunithura municipality ensured green protocol compliance.

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Music and dance fusion

Folk, classical, and popular music entertained the crowds.

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Large crowd attendance

The event drew significant local and tourist participation.

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Election awareness booth

Mock polling station educated visitors about voting.

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Inclusive participation

Students, artists, and local communities actively joined the event

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10-day cultural festivities

Puppet shows, theatre, gazals, and folk music performances planned

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