As soon as the statue Mahabali is placed on the Pookalam you’ll start to call him Onathappan instead.
The first course is usually a number of rice dishes. The courses alternate flavors from salty to spicy. Dessert dishes can be served at the very end or as a course right in the middle. It’s fine to go back and eat some of the foods from prior courses. But, do this only after you’ve eaten a bit from each of the more recent foods offered to you.
Not folding your leaf, or pushing it away from yourself, indicates that you did not enjoy your meal and is insulting for the hosts. [14] X Research source
