The Malayali festival of Onam is a HUGE deal in Kerala.  Schools give a week of holidays for celebrations, which involve making elaborate pookalams (rangolis made of flowers), lighting tall brass lamps, dance, music, and playing on swings. Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala, which has become a common means of celebration for people … Continue reading Why Is Maveli, A Dark-Skinned Dravidian King, Whitewashed In Indian Media?