Summary
The star of the celebration is the Sadhya, a big meal with many dishes.
Today many families order the Sadhya to be delivered, but it is still served on a banana leaf.
Key Points
5 points1
Onam marks the harvest season and a legendary golden age of prosperity.
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Sadhya includes rice, lentils, vegetables, pickles, and sweet desserts.
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Traditional homes used big family tables, but modern homes may be smaller.
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Restaurants and caterers now sell Sadhya parcels for about 300–1,000 Indian rupees.
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The feast helps keep the spirit of togetherness alive.
New Words to Learn
5 wordsSadhya
a special feast with many different foods
harvest
the time when crops are collected from farms
golden age
a time people think was very good and fair
parcel
a box or bag of food that is delivered to your home
Indian rupees
the currency used in India
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