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Let's take a look at the fascinating traditions and celebrations during the 10-day festival that honors Maaveli's homecoming: Atham The Onam season begins with a visit to temples and a colorful procession called Atthachamayam. People also start decorating their homes with beautiful flower arrangements called Pookalam. The Pookalam laid on Atham is small and adorned with yellow flowers. Each day, the Pookalam grows bigger as more flowers are added. Chithira On the second day, people clean their homes in preparation for the festivities. They also add another layer of flowers to the Pookalam. Chodhi This day is for family bonding and shopping. Families go out to buy new clothes and jewelry to exchange as gifts. The Pookalam becomes even larger as more layers of flowers are added. Vishakam Considered an auspicious day, preparations for the Onasadhya (Onam feast) begin. Every family member contributes, no matter how small, to the preparations. The traditional feast consists of a nin...

At the age of 47, I often feel that I have retired quite early. However, when I encounter individuals who retire at the conventional age of 60, they often lack the energy to pursue their dreams. Their aspirations of traveling the world are limited to visits to their children's homes abroad, with brief stays primarily at their residences. If their children manage to find time on weekends, they might explore the surroundings, but it usually entails moving from one house in India to another. Frequently, I come across people expressing their desire to have a retirement home near a beach, atop a hill, or in the peaceful countryside, away from the bustling city life. They yearn to travel to the most beautiful locations, contribute to society, and fulfill various other retirement wishes before they "kick the bucket." However, I often find that these aspirations remain unfulfilled. Retirees often engage in conversations about health and inquire about their children's well-bei...

In the midst of a heated argument, she unleashed her fury upon Praveen. His attention was consumed by an IPL match, his incessant chatting with someone else, oblivious to her exhaustion. All she yearned for was a helping hand to fetch dinner from a nearby restaurant or even a quick outing for a meal. She hadn't even realized when Sunday had slipped away, lost in a whirlwind of cooking, laundry, and cleaning. Her back ached, her toes throbbed, pleading for relief. All she wanted was a steaming shower and to collapse into bed, even if it meant skipping dinner. But Praveen persisted, pestering her about their evening meal. And in that moment, she lost her composure. Frustrated and drained, she stormed into her room, slamming the door shut behind her. Collapsing onto her bed, tears streamed down her face. Praveen wanted to console her, but she wasn't receptive. She demanded solitude, urging him to leave her be. Sensing her need for space, Praveen decided to give her time alone. Eve...

                                                                      Travel, Taste & Treasure Part 1 (Magical Chain Tree & Mesmerizing View Point- Wayanad) Kerala- “The Never-ending landscape”, It makes you wonder if there’s a painter somewhere who’s making it all up, OH! That’s why it is called “God’s own country” …  Till the eyes can reach, feels fresh with the earthy fragrance sweeping the tips of tea plantations, The sky scrapers. not concrete buildings of the city but the Areca Plantation and the coconut Trees… One popular theory derives the name from Malayalam kera (coconut tree) and alam (land), thus "land of coconuts", that’s exactly what “Kerala” means: “the land of coconuts”. HMMM An incredible experience that you feel, where words are never going t...