Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 25 -- Onam festivities have commenced across Keralam, with people embracing the spirit of the harvest festival in their own unique ways. From traditional rituals at educational institutions to families crowding the markets for final shopping, the festive mood has begun to envelop the state as people come together to mark the season with joy and tradition.

Students of Srimathi Indira Gandhi College for Women near Chathiram Bus Stand in Tiruchirappalli celebrated Onam with traditional fervour, wearing Keralam's traditional attire and participating in cultural programmes without differences of caste or religion.

The celebrations began with the college Director Aparna and Principal Gajalakshmi lighting the tradition...