6 Ways To Decorate Your Homes For Onam

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Onam Decoration

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How To Do?

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1. Pookalam (Flower Rangoli)

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2. Traditional Lamps (Nilavilakku)

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3. Banana Leaf Decor

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4. Festive Drapes & Curtains

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5. Brassware

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6. Handmade Coconut Decorations

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