Festival Season in Munnar: Celebrating Onam with Tea

Onam Celebrations in Munnar

Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala, is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Munnar. The tea garden communities add a unique flavor to the festivities with special events and cultural performances.

Festival Highlights:

• Tea Plucking Competitions: Unique to Munnar's tea estates
• Traditional Onam Sadya: Grand feast with 26 dishes
• Pookalam Competitions: Flower carpet making
• Cultural Programs: Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, and Theyyam
• Vallam Kali: Boat races in nearby lakes

Celebrations continue for 10 days with various events organized by the Kerala Tourism Department and local estate managements.