Uthradam day in Attingal was marked by bright sunshine in the air and brisk sales on the street. People thronged the town with the usual Uthradam rush and bought whatever they deemed fit to greet Mahabali, who is almost forgotten amidst all these pandemonium. Everything was available by the side of NH 47 in the stretch between Kacheri Nada and KSRTC bus stand in Attingal: clothes of all kind, toys of all shapes, bangles of all colors, and most importantly, flowers of all varieties.
The town has been decorated with lights as part of the Onam celebrations of Attingal Municipality (Click here for photos of the lighting arrangement). The main attraction is a giant tiger prototype erected in front of Thrissur Manjali Jewelry.
And there was traffic paralysis too, though that is not any more a news in Attingal these days. Impatient drivers caused a great deal of headache to fellow drivers and to the traffic controllers alike. As one passerby puts it, a drive through the town during the afternoon is akin to attending dozens of mind control classes. You will take your patience to a higher level.
In the neighboring villages, party has already started. Local clubs started their preparations for various events planned for tomorrow. Drunken men and boys, with red hot eyes and unsteady legs, have already given a glimpse of what is in store for the next three days. Beverages Corporation and bars are always the winners - whether it is Onam or no Onam.
So, we are ready, Mahabali. Grace Attingal tomorrow. I wish a super Onam to all the readers.
The town has been decorated with lights as part of the Onam celebrations of Attingal Municipality (Click here for photos of the lighting arrangement). The main attraction is a giant tiger prototype erected in front of Thrissur Manjali Jewelry.
And there was traffic paralysis too, though that is not any more a news in Attingal these days. Impatient drivers caused a great deal of headache to fellow drivers and to the traffic controllers alike. As one passerby puts it, a drive through the town during the afternoon is akin to attending dozens of mind control classes. You will take your patience to a higher level.
In the neighboring villages, party has already started. Local clubs started their preparations for various events planned for tomorrow. Drunken men and boys, with red hot eyes and unsteady legs, have already given a glimpse of what is in store for the next three days. Beverages Corporation and bars are always the winners - whether it is Onam or no Onam.
So, we are ready, Mahabali. Grace Attingal tomorrow. I wish a super Onam to all the readers.
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