People clean their homes and decorate the walls of their homes with coconut and banana leaves. Even though, there is no deity associated with Onam, the lady of the house performs a puja. Everyone in the house is up early, taking a bath, dressing in clean clothes, and putting on gold jewellery. The women then gather around and dance and sing special songs in praise of Bali. Deliciously cooked food is served on huge banana leaves.
Rice is the main dish served with different types of vegetable curry.
Sambhar, followed by rasam and avial are served. Curd and kheer from part of the menu. Pickle and banana chips are favourite accompaniments. All Rights Reserved Worldwide.