Onam: The Carnival has Begun!

It's time for some some high-spirited celebrations in southern India. People in the coastal state of Kerala go crazy over the state festival of Onam, with ten days of feasting, boat races, song, dance and merriment. Onam marks the homecoming of King Mahabali and the beginning of the harvest season. Find out more about this high-voltage festival and the various tales behind its origin.