Happy Onam 2021: These songs are sure to ignite the festive spirit!

Kerala’s biggest festival season, Onam, is around the corner. The harvest festival is here and Malayalis from across the globe have begun the celebrations. As we believe in the proverb ‘Kaanam Vittum Onam Unnanam (One must indulge in an Onam feast, even if they have to sell their property)’, celebrating Onam amidst the pandemic is not really a big deal for us.Yes, the celebrations will shrink to houses, as social distancing is very important in this festive season, but Kerala is all set to begin the celebrations.
Celebrations are never complete without songs, especially as we all are working towards keeping the festivity intimate. Here are some refreshing songs you can tune into during your Onam celebrations.
Thiruvavaniraavu
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This festive song is from the 2015 film 'Jacobinte Swargarajyam'. The song portrays the beauty of Onam celebrations and the goodness and positivity it represents. Manu Manjith penned the lyrics for the song and it is composed by Shaan Rahmaan. Unni Menon, Sithara, and Meera Scharma have crooned the lovely song.
Poovili Poovili Ponnonamayi
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‘Poovili Poovili Ponnonamayi’ is an old song from the 1977 film ‘Vishukkani’. The song captures the significance of agriculture and how it is closely woven into the very existence of Kerala and its people. Sreekumaran Thampi has penned the lyrics and Salil Chowdhary has composed the music. KJ Yesudas has lent voice to the song.
Thiruvona Pularithan
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The festival of Onam officially begins on the day Attham and the festivity reaches its peak on the 10th day of Atham, which is Thiruvonam. The song ‘Thiruvona Pularithan’ is from the 1975 film ‘Thiruvonam’. The song describes the preparation Keralites do on Thiruvonam day. The lovely Onam song is penned by Sreekumaran Thampi and was composed by MK Arjunan. The song is composed in the carnatic raga Arabhi and was sung by Vani Jairam.
Onam Vanne
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‘Onam Vanne’ is a perfect celebration song. The song is from the 1978 film ‘Velluvili’. The song is composed by MS Viswanathan and the lyrics were written by Bichu Thirumala. P Jayachandran, Bichu Thirumala, Ambili, and KP. Chandramohan has crooned the song. ‘Onam Vanne’ is sure to ignite your festive day vibes.
Ponn Thiruvonam
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From placing the beautiful Pookkalam to waiting for the arrival of King Mahabali, ‘Ponn Thiruvonam’ is a lovely song you can tune into on Thiruvonam day. The song is from the 1952 film ‘Amma’. V Dakshinamoorthy has composed the song while the lyrics were written by P Bhaskaran. P Leela has sung the lively song.