How does Onam represent social harmony in Kerala?

The festival is celebrated by all communities in Kerala, transcending religious lines to honor the memory of a just and egalitarian society under King Mahabali.

Indian Mythology and Festivals

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2011

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ID: ART_MIS_2011_41 Ref: Festivals of India by B.N. Goswamy

South Indian Festival of 'Onam' is associated with which of the following?

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The festival of Onam is associated with King Mahabali. It celebrates his annual return from the underworld to visit his subjects in Kerala, following a boon granted by Lord Vishnu.