Sphoorthi Theatre

Significance of Thiru Onam Festival All over Kerala State one can get to listen to the popular  folk song "the folk song, Maaveli Naadu Vannidum Kaalam (When Maveli, our King, ruled the land)" sung. This marks the welcoming of King Maveli. Onam – an important festival of Kerala state in India. It falls during the first month of the Malayalam calendar which is Chingam or Singam (August–September) and marks the homecoming of the legendary King Maveli or Mahabali. This festival is celebrated for ten days and is linked to many elements of Kerala's culture and tradition. Onam is celebrated in gratitude for the rewards of the land, for all that nature provides for the people. On a slightly different level, the festival also keeps alive the legend of a compassionate ancient ruler called Mahabali, who, it is believed, revisits his subjects - the people of Kerala - during Onam. It is celebrated as a harvest festival and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm all ...

Deepavali-Diwali is celebrated on a nation-wide on Amavasya new moon day - the 15th day of the of the Hindu month of Ashwin, (October/November) every year. It symbolizes that age-old culture of India which teaches to overcome ignorance that subdues humanity and to drive away darkness that engulfs the light of knowledge. Diwali, the festival of lights even to-day in this modern world projects the rich and glorious past of India. Every year on the dark nights of Deepavali the sound of firecrackers announces the celebration of the favorite festival of Indians. Homes are decorated, sweets are distributed by everyone and thousands of lamps are lit to create a world of fantasy. Of all the festivals celebrated in India, Diwali is by far the most glamorous and important. Enthusiastically enjoyed by people of every religion, its magical and radiant touch creates an atmosphere of joy and festivity. The ancient story of how Deepavali evolved into such a widely celebrated festival is differ...