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There is something radically subversive about the Onam story. For those who may not be aware, Onam is the state festival of Kerala. It celebrates an erstwhile legendary utopia, the time when Kerala was ruled over by Mahabali (Maveli as Malayalis call him fondly). The country was prosperous, the citizens were honest, and everything was just wonderful. The land was a heaven on earth. And the gods were displeased with that out of sheer jealousy. They send Vamana, a god...
