August 25, 2026 11:56 AM
The Sadhya that continues to hold Onam and Kerala together
Onam celebrations may have evolved with changing times, but one tradition that continues to remain at the heart of Kerala's harvest festival is the grand Onam Sadhya — an elaborate 26-course feast traditionally served on a banana leaf. With the first day of Onam beginning, kitchens across Kerala are preparing for what is often the most elaborate meal of the year. The celebrations are set to gather momentum through Wednesday, the festival's most important day, and continue through the third an...