Singers and musicians sit in the centre of the boat. Seven drums are carried in the boat and also a good number of singers. There is a good arrangement of music in the large and decorated boats called chundan vallams. These songs hold all the more importance in Onam festivities as Snake Boat Race or Vallamkali is an integral part of the festival. Most cherished of them all are the Boat songs, collectively called, Vanchipattu. English version of an extremely popular song says, "Long live Maveli, the bringer of peace and happiness."Īnother captivating Onam song goes like this -Ī scintillating Onam song sung by maidens, usually during the performance of Kaikottikkali celebrates the golden period witnessed in the reign of benevolent King Mahabali.Įnglish translation of this beautiful Onam song:Īll the peoples form one casteless race.'Īpart from songs related to Mahabali, several other types of songs are also sung on Onam. It is believed that the spirit of King Mahabali visits the state of Kerala on this day.
On the last and the main day of Onam, Thiru Onam, special Onam songs are sing in praise of King Mahabali. These lines aptly portray the golden era witnessed in Kerala's most loved king, Maveli's rule. English translation of one such popular folk song goes like : Traditional folk songs extol the reign of King Maveli when everyone was happy and prosperous. It is a treat for eyes and ears to watch young men and women, sing melodious songs dressed in their traditional attire.Īs Onam is celebrated to welcome the spirit of legendary King Mahabali, most of Onam songs are centred around him. Music loving people of Kerala have created songs for every major event of the festival.
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