The ancient festival of Onam in southern India

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The festival of Onam in south India begins on September 6 and end on September 15.

It is in honor of an ancient Indian ruler named Mahabali who was known for his generosity and virtuous conduct.

Due to the large spiritual merit attained by him in this universal cycle, Mahabali is said to ascend to the post of Indra, the king of the gods in heaven in the  next universal cycle.

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 The story is significant not because Mahabali's rule ended, but it emphasises the Hindu belief in cyclical nature of events, that no individual, no ruler and nothing lasts forever, except the virtues and self-understanding that overcomes all sorrow.