Onam Pookalam

February 23rd, 2010 by admin | Filed under Earth Footwear Articles

Onam is a festival celebrated in Kerala (a state in India). The government of Kerala is regarded as' state of Kerala and the sharing of many resources for the implementation of activities and sports. Together with the Onam celebrations of 2008, there will pookalam Onam many games in the coming weeks (pookalam is an art, flowers in Bloemfontein to do). The Onam-2008 is September 12, 2008.

Story of Onam:

The origin of Onam is a story of the mythical kingMahabali. Kerala people believe that thousands of years before King Mahabali ruled Kerala. History, because he had problems, there was no poverty, hunger, and people who never used to lie. When adjusting the King Mahabali's was so good, his name spread throughout the earth and sky. As a result, the King of heaven, Lord Indra was shocked. He thought that if you spread the name Mahabali like this, where the sky is lost Mahabali. Prayed Lord Vishnu to protectsky Mahabali (who is a king, Damon). Thus, Lord Vishnu visited King Mahabali as a small Brahmin boy and pushed him down in a place called Pathalam with his legs. (Metro Pathalam world, as in Hinduism). But before you push it Pathalam Lord Vishnu, Mahabali blessed, and allowed him to visit Albany once a year, as long as the world exists. People celebrate this day as Kerala Onam.

Onam Pookalam:

InMalayalam, the importance of flour and Kalam does a poor design or a work of art made in front of the house. This work of art is made of fresh flowers in front of the house. This is one of the biggest attractions of Onam. E 'started 10 days ago (called athame) and ends on Onam. There will be a pookalam front of every house in Kerala Onam.

Natural awareness:

Normally done with the children. Kerala in its entirety, we see children roamingbaskets of flowers around the flowers for their collection, this season. It contributes to awareness of the natural colors of flowers and children to create. When a child is looking for a particular colored flowers to make, sees the flowers, nature, birds, etc. This will help him to his awareness of natural growth.

Pookalam competition

As with other popular events in the world, is also in focus in the business world as an opportunity for advertising.So many malayalee associations organize competitions each year, with sponsorship from major companies companies. Almost all malayalee associations in different parts of the world, including Singapore, USA, UK, Australia and the Middle East will fall Pookalam compete with their Onam celebrations. Different team, led by one or two artists will compete in these competitions.

General rules Pookalam:

The rules for this will change, asnature of the organization conduct the competition, as some organizations may permit the sponsor to display the names in which, as others can not afford it. However, there are some general rules to follow in these competitions

Materials: – teams can only fresh flowers and foliage through Pookalam. They should make use of sawdust, paper, coconut, and artificial coloring. If the request of the courts, must show and prove that the material used for it. The colors of the flowers should notimproved with the use of artificial colors. If some teams are using one of these practices will lead to disqualification of their team.
Big flower: Teams must kelkblare Flowers spent. Not all the flowers used. Even if you have the same flower to create your own, separate and hold kelkblare. Kelkblare of flowers to be cut into small pieces. With all the flowers, instead of kelkblare lead to disqualification of the team.
Location: Should be in the position specified by the organizers. Doing it in a newspaper or a predetermined recommendations will result in immediate disqualification. But teams can use a paper or pre-drawn designs, drawings and the location specified by local companies for the transfer.
Discipline: A team should be disqualified if any of the teams intentionally disturb or destroy the area assigned to other teams
Traditional decorations:. Nirapara can keep Teams (Indian stylescoop), Nilavilakku (pear) and / or other conventional materials to improve the appearance and the traditional value of it. However, they must keep these things in the traditional manner and with the correct angle. They can lose points if you take Nirapara and Nilavilakku the wrong side of it.
Theme: The theme may be an Indian art with the cultural values, Kalam himself. The theme may have negative points (instead of positive points), helps to prevent themthemes that do not fit the occasion. This will encourage artists to choose a large and diverse topics, without worrying about scoring. Theme also the nature of the organization or area of interest is reflected in their participation (if the subject is limited in Kerala, all themes Kathakali, Mohinyattam (Kerala cultural dances) and Vallam Kali (boat race in Kerala), with the beauty and diversity of this)
Artistic value - This point isthe artistic value of it. We can not believe at this point is the artist who designed it is.
Quality: This mark is for the quality of the flowers and the cleanliness of the environment.