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Onam festivities begin! Thiruvonam celebrations ring in cheer as Keralites gear up to celebrate

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Onam festivities begin! Thiruvonam celebrations ring in cheer as Keralites gear up to celebrate

The arrival of harvest also coincides with the Onam festival in the state of Kerala further secularising the festival for all the communities. Onam 2021: Onam festivities begin worldwide through virtual mode! The 10-day long Onam festival which celebrates the return of King Mahabali and the onset of the harvest season across the Kerala state … Read more

Kerala’s tourism takes a hit after months of COVID led curbs, restrictions

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Kerala’s tourism takes a hit after months of COVID led curbs, restrictions

P A Mohammed Riyas, Kerala Tourism Minister, had announced recently that the Tourism department this year would be celebrating Onam virtually (Photo: Kerala Lifestyle/Facebook) The COVID-19 pandemic has shattered Kerala’s tourism industry. The tourism sector alone employs about 15 lakh people and contributes 11.5 per cent of the state’s GDP. From the hill stations of … Read more