
Manahub Onam Celebration and Sadhya
Pookalam, thiruvathira and a full sadhya on a banana leaf.
Run by St Thomas Syro-Malabar Mission

Pookalam, thiruvathira and a full sadhya on a banana leaf.
Run by St Thomas Syro-Malabar Mission
Monday, 16 November 2026 · 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
In 8 weeks
Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua
Wellington
Onam as it should be: a pookalam competition in the morning, thiruvathira and chenda melam through the afternoon, and a twenty-six item sadhya served on banana leaves at one o'clock.
The sadhya is the reason to book early. We cook for four hundred and we have never had a leftover.
Families and anyone who loves a sadhya
Pookalam competition
Teams of four, flowers provided, judged at noon.
Twenty-six item sadhya
Served on banana leaf, entirely vegetarian.
Chenda melam
Live percussion procession at 12:30pm.
10:00am
Pookalam laying
Teams begin; public welcome to watch.
12:00pm
Judging and Maveli procession
1:00pm
Sadhya served
Two sittings — check your ticket.
3:00pm
Thiruvathira and cultural programme
Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua
5 Hagley Street, Porirua, Porirua 5022, New Zealand
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