August 17, 2023 8:49 AM

Malayalam New Year Chingam begins today

The day marks the beginning of the month of Chingam, signifying the New Year according to the Malayalam calendar. It sets the stage for the ten-day Onam festival, which culminates on Thiruvonam day, falling on the 29th of this month. The day also marks the onset of the harvest season. Large number of people, clad in traditional dhotis and kasavu sarees, worshipped at temples across the state this morning. ...