Onapottan is a folk character who is believed to represent Mahabali, and is a common sight towards the North of Kerala.” Image of Mahabali, visualised by designer Sabari Venu, in 2021.

'Mahabali frog' may be Kerala's official amphibian. A senior forest officer said a proposal for declaring the purple frog, also known as pignose frog, as state's amphibian, ...

Onam holds a great significance in Kerala as it commemorates the return of the legendary King Mahabali. The auspicious festival extends over a period of 10 days, commencing on August 20 and ...

“Mahabali brought equality, fraternity and liberty,” said Dr MB Manoj, author and Dalit rights activist. “So Dalits and tribals see Onam as a day on which one of their kings was killed.

Onam, a lively festival originating in Kerala, India, commemorates King Mahabali's rule and the state's golden age. Celebrated over ten days, it features vibrant Pookalam flower carpets, cultural ...

Onam is a vibrant harvest festival celebrated in southern India to mark the return of King Mahabali. In 2024, it will be observed from September 6 to September 15. The festivities include floral ...

The legend around Mahabali is that the asura king was a benevolent ruler who practised equality and brotherhood in his kingdom — today’s Kerala. He was banished to the netherworld by Vamana, the fifth ...

Union Minister V. Muraleedharan's statement questioning Mahabali's association with Onam celebrations in Kerala has kicked up a row with the CPI(M) leader and Tourism Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas ...

The Thrikkakara Temple in Kerala holds a special place in the city’s history and culture since it is closely linked to the mythological figure of Mahabali, a benevolent demon king celebrated ...

Chandigarh, September 7 As the people in Kerala celebrate the homecoming of King Mahabali during the annual Malayali harvest festival Onam, a man took his enthusiasm of the festivities to his work ...

A staff member of the State Bank of India branch in Kerala’s Thalassery came to work as the king who visits annual for Onam, Kerala’s harvest festival.