Onam is the biggest celebration in Kerala when people of all backgrounds- religion, culture etc. come together.
The recent flood tragedy brought the people together under different circumstances and the traditional Onam celebrations are now seriously muted.
Last year we had the family Onam in my sister’s ancestral house, the tharavad of the legendary ‘Kayal Murikkan’. That house on the lake was flooded.
We are however meeting in my father’s house for a ‘thanksgiving’ for the safe return of my brother who was marooned in the upstairs of his riverside house for nearly five days.
We will not be having the dances that were being practiced. But we will be together as a mark of solidarity in the face of such unexpected disaster.
We are family
Kurian 
Wonderful, that you are still able to celebrate this important holiday in Kerala, although it won’t be the same, yet celebrating that all of you are alive and have surrendered. Happy Onam to you and your family
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Thank you very much Cornelia. It’s so sweet of you
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A beautiful state, submerged in water. Hope everyone returns home safely. All our well wishes to the people of Kerala.
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Very kind and loving message. Thank you
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A very happy Onam ……..our sincere prayers with the families who’s are overcoming their loss.
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Thank you Sakshi. You are very kind
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Thank you so much Kurian
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Happy Onam ..
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Thank you Ruchi
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Поздравляю с праздником и желаю хорошо провести этот день 🙂
У нас сегодня тоже праздник, но я не буду его гулять. Я поеду на море! =)
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Thank you Margo. You are very sweet
Enjoy the holiday and enjoy the sea and the swim
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Прекрасно провела время))
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Indeed. Thank you Margo
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Happy Onam Kurian and wishes to your family too.
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Thank you Savitha. All the best to you
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I am so glad your family is safe. Is the lake house badly damaged. I remember all those great photos of last year’s men dancing!
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Thank you Elizabeth. The lake house will be brought back to normal soon. Though flooded there’s no structural damage.
It’s wonderful that you remember the dance
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Who could forget the joyful performance?
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Thank you Elizabeth
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A very happy Onam😊
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Thank you very much Jyoti
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