@BlisssMind@GalexHyperStar@akshaynjp@FilmWoodFiscal It is not a different festival. It was celebrated by its name “Onam” throughout early Tamil kingdoms. The Mahabali legend began to be linked centuries later.
It’s that simple. Don’t be butthurt about history.
@BlisssMind@GalexHyperStar@akshaynjp@FilmWoodFiscal It began as a celebration for Vishnu, the origins of the celebration were for Vishnu . Cultural shifts happened and it has different meanings and celebrations now. The Mahabali legend began centuries later.
Also you should listen when people who know history speaks.
@Ramius657199@akshaynjp@FilmWoodFiscal Dude I am also from Kerala, if the only Tamil King you know is a vegetable seller, you lack knowledge in history.
@GalexHyperStar@akshaynjp@FilmWoodFiscal Maybe not snake boats but Madurai and even Tirupati used to celebrate Onam during the era of Pandya kings as a celebration for Vishnu.
Due to cultural shifts they stopped celebrating Onam. You can look this up