Consider the following statements about Onam Festival celebrated in Kerala.
1. Onam is celebrated to worship Lord Vishnu who accepted the wish of King Mahabali.
2. Other reason for celebrating Onam is a good rice harvest that has gathered all over Kerala, resulting in plenitude and happiness.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
Explanation:
The festival of Onam is celebrated throughout the state of Kerala. Kerala during Onam is marked by happiness, excitement and enjoyment among all sections of people.
Resons for celebrating Onam are
- One reson is to wotship Lord Vishnu . Lorrd Vishnu accepted Mahabali's wish to let him visit his subjects once a year and that day of his return has come to be celebrated as Onam
- Other reason for celebrating Onam is because it is the time of the year when a good harvest has been gathered all over Kerala, resulting in plenitude and happiness.