As part of the ‘Ente Nadu Ente Onam’ project, a total of 50 acres of land in the Kattakkada constituency have been dedicated to flower cultivation
Kerala’s Pallichal Panchayat has cultivated marigolds across 26 acres in 13 different locations. This year, as part of the ‘Ente Nadu Ente Onam’ project, a total of 50 acres of land in the Kattakkada constituency have been dedicated to flower cultivation. The first day of the ten-day-long Onam celebration is known as Atham Day.
On this day, people actively participate in making floral carpets. These carpets are created in houses, apartments, offices, and public places. Kerala has usually had to rely on Tamil Nadu and Karnataka states for flowers to make floral carpets. As Athappookkalam, the carpet-making process, is an integral part of the Onam celebration.
According to the local media, after this flower season, farmers will start vegetable cultivation. Farmers of Vilappil Panchayat planning to start sunflower cultivation. The place was not fertile. MGNREGA workers and Kudumbasree workers have made it suitable for cultivation. For so many years it was not used and remained like a forest. Now the landlord is also happy that the land has been utilised.
Marigold holds immense significance in Kerala, during the Onam celebrations. The vibrant and cheerful flower plays a crucial role in decorating homes, temples, and public spaces. Its golden colour symbolises prosperity, happiness, and purity, making it an integral part of the festivities.
