History
Onappottan is a costumed Onam folk figure who visits homes with song and seasonal blessings. The tradition is remembered especially in northern and central Kerala.
Festival Arts
Onappottan
Costumed Onam visitor who goes house to house with blessings.
About
Onappottan is a costumed Onam folk figure who visits homes with song and seasonal blessings. The tradition is remembered especially in northern and central Kerala.
Category
Festival Arts
Type
Onam festival tradition
Notes
House-to-house Onam visitor
Where to see
Northern and central Onam customs
Origin district
Regional festival centres across Kerala.
Community/tradition
Local festival troupes and community performers.
Costume
Bright festive costume specific to the celebration.
Makeup
Festive face or body painting where the form requires it.
Musical instruments
Folk percussion leading processions and dances.
Performance occasions
Northern and central Onam customs.
Famous artists
Local festival troupe leaders and community artists.
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