Onam Celebrates King Mahabali’s Annual Return After Lord Vishnu’s Vamana Avatar
Onam, celebrated in Kerala and South India, honors the annual return of King Mahabali, a generous and just ruler of the Asura dynasty. According to legend, Lord Vishnu, in his Vamana avatar, asked Mahabali for three steps of land, ultimately sending him to the underworld after measuring the earth and sky. Pleased by Mahabali's devotion and dharma, Vishnu granted him the boon of returning yearly to his kingdom, a return celebrated with festivities during Onam.
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thehindu broke this story on 25 Aug, 11:03 pm. Other outlets followed.
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