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	Trivikrama: Vishnu in His Incarnation as Vamana
		As the Vamana and Matsya Puranas have it, Mahabali, the son of Virochana and the grandson of legendary Prahlad, acquired exceptional power by undergoing rigorous penance.
		When Mahabali was performing a yajna on the bank of Narmada, Vamana, disguised as a hermit boy, reached him and prayed him to grant him a small piece of land measuring just three strides.
		Mahabali's subjects were greatly aggrieved and prayed Vishnu to bring him back.
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	The Hindu : Kerala News : Onam…The Annual Sojourn of Mahabali
		Mahabali, with King Prahlada as his worthy ancestor, was a powerful demon ruler well-known for his benevolence.
		Mahabali’s superior administrative skills and the peace and prosperity that he ensured for his subjects earned him repute and name in all three worlds.
		Mahabali, himself an ardent devotee, prayed to the Lord and requested that he be allowed to visit his cherished kingdom once a year.
	www.hindu.com /2007/08/21/stories/2007082153830900.htm (550 words)

	indiayogi.com - Festivals - Onam - The Festival of Mahabali - in God's Own Country! - Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesha, ...
		Mahabali, thinking that this dwarf was asking for so little, immediately granted him the boon and asked him to measure off the land he wanted in three paces.
		But, before sending Mahabali to the netherworld, Vishnu suggested that the King could ask for a boon which he would be happy to grant.
		King Mahabali requested that he might be allowed to return to his kingdom and his subjects, to whom he was very attached, once every year.
	www.indiayogi.com /content/festivals/onam.asp (1090 words)

	Webindia123.com - Festivals- Onam
		Main celebrations are held for four days of which 'Tiruvonam' is the most important as Mahabali is supposed to visit his kingdom on this day.
		Vamana pushed Mahabali down to the ground and before he disappeared Mahabali asked Vishnu for a boon to come to the earth once a year to see his people and the request was granted.
		A major attraction of the onam celebrations are the famed snake boat races along the backwaters at Champakulam, Aranmula and Kottayam.
	www.webindia123.com /festival/augu/onam.htm (424 words)

	Kerala - The land of rivers and backwaters
		The festival is to welcome the spirit of King Mahabali, and to assure him that his people are happy and wish him well.
		The Devas or Gods were worried over the wise and good rule of Mahabali, the Asura king, thinking that he might become too powerful.
		The Gods were glad, but since Mahabali was so attached to his kingdom and the subjects and was very much loved by the people, he was allowed to return once a year.
	www.keralaatbest.com /onam.php (354 words)

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		Mahabali) was about to cause havoc on the earth.
		Indian Mythologies Onam Festival Onam is the most important of festivals observed in the state of Kerala.
		People welcome king Mahabali back from his exile with cleaned houses, flower arrangements, music, dance, and festive mood.
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		Mahabali, however, incurred the wrath of the gods when, besides earth, he extended his rule to the heavens and the nether world.
		Mahabali, who was a man of principles, offered his head as the third step.
		Mahabali was allowed to return to his country once a year and visit his people.
	binukalayil.tripod.com /legend.htm (278 words)

	Mahabali - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mahabali was the son of Veerochana and grandson of Prahlad, refused to side with his atheistical father and worshipped Vishnu with great devotion.
		Mahabali with folded hands bowed before Vamana and asked him to place his last step on his head so that he could keep the promise to Vishnu.
		According to legend, Mahabali requested Vamana to grant him a boon to come and visit his homeland, Kerala, at least once a year, and he comes to visit his people and his land during Onam.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mahabali (1467 words)

	The Ultimate Onam - American History Information Guide and Reference
		Onam is a celebration to mark the annual return of the spirit of the mythical King Mahabali to his kingdom, and a commemoration of his benevolent rule and his sacrifice.
		Mahabali, according to the legend was a just and a wise ruler dearly loved by all his subjects.
		Mahabali, who was a man of principles, in order to stay true to his word, asked the Vamana to step upon his head.
	www.historymania.com /american_history/Onam (548 words)

	Onam festival today at Staten Island Hindu Temple
		Mahabali was the grandson of Prahlada and son of Virochana.
		Accordingly, Mahavishnu was born to Aditi as Vamana, a dwarf.
		Mahabali was one who had a clear understanding and he knew that the Lord had come to bless him.
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		Vishnu took the form of a vamana (dwarf) brahmin and called on Mahabali immediately after his morning prayers when it was the noble king's custom to grant boons to brahmins.
		Mahabali told him that he could have as much land as he wished.
		Mahabali asked for and was given one reprieve, that he be allowed to return once a year to visit his beloved subjects.
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	About Onam
		Vishnu transformed himself into a dwarf called Vamana and approached Mahabali while he was performing a yajna and asked for alms.
		To humble him Vishnu, as Vamana showed Mahabali that he is just a puny creature in front of God's universal stature.
		Mahabali, who was a man of principles, realized God's purpose and offered his head for Vamana's footstep, as he was sent to another world.
	www.kaow.org /onam/onam.htm (3337 words)

	Diamond Comics-MAHABALI SHAKA, having the might of the elephant and courage of the lion (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Traps are being laid to capture innocent animals and to enslave unsuspecting natives.
		Enemy of the evil, MAHABALI SHAKA has the might of the elephant and courage of the lion.
		Be with MAHABALI SHAKA to feel the thrill of the jungle, which will even chill your spine.
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	Festivals of Kerala, Onam in Augest 28 This Year, Thrissur Pooram, Temple Festivals, Christmas Kerala
		And asked Mahabali where is the space for the third foot.
		The lord told Mahabali that he wanted to test Mahabali and he has won in that.
		Mahabali told the lord that, he loved his people very much so he wanted permission to visit Kerala once in a year.
	www.cultureholidays.com /states/kerala-festivals.htm (1123 words)

	Online edition of Daily News - Features
		But by the Yogas (sacrifices) King Mahabali amassed affluence and power and challenges the might of devas and the Supreme Lord.
		Mahabali agreed against the advice of his guru, the sage Shukra.
		Newly made clay idols representing Mahabali are kept in the yard for worship.
	www.dailynews.lk /2004/08/27/fea04.html (499 words)

	Indian Festivals
		According to a legend in Vishnu Purana, Mahabali was a demon king, and through severe penance had gained dominion over the three worlds.
		When he attained maturity, he went to the court of Mahabali, who was in the midst of a sacrifice.
		It is not just the commemoration of the return of a great king who bestowed prosperity and happiness on his people, but also the veneration of the harvest that indicates wealth and joy.
	www.webonautics.com /ethnicindia/festivals/onam.html (564 words)

	Onam
		The King Mahabali's popularity was at its height and led to the envy of the Gods.
		But Mahabali was allowed to visit his dear subjects once in a year.
		Songs in praise of Mahabali and his golden reign are sung along with kaikottikali – danced by maidens in the household.
	www.indialife.com /newsite/Festivals/onam.htm (892 words)

	We can create a new world: Amma's message on Onam 2005 @ Amritapuri.org
		There was no stealing, no cheating or betrayal of trust, not even a trace of lying—this is what is meant by, "Everyone lived as one." When a ruler and people are living dharmic lives, then everything in the three worlds becomes their own.
		Mahabali thought that the Earth, the heavens and the netherworlds were all in his control.
		It is said that Mahabali comes on the day of Onam to visit his subjects.
	www.amritapuri.org /teachings/message/onam2005.php (992 words)

	4 BSP MLAs defect to RJD-Patna-Cities-NEWS-The Times of India (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Mahabali said that he had tried to contact BSP national president Kanshi Ram but could not, and finally decided to announce the decision of the four party legislators to join the RJD before press.
		Mahabali and his two cabinet colleagues said that they would pressure the government to provide arms licences to the poor and landless besides giving them possession of the land allotted to them earlier.
		Although Mahabali claimed that majority of the BSP workers were with the four legislators, he admitted that the BSP was not a spent force in the state.
	timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow.asp?art_ID=13611864 (541 words)

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		Mahabali the grandson of Prahlad, had conquered all the gods with his heroic deeds.
		Since Mahabali was his devotee Vishnu did not destroy him, but gave him the kingdom of the underworld, and promised him to be for ever its door-keeper.
		Mahabali was so attached to his kingdom and the loved by his subjects, he was allowed by the gods to return once a year.
	www.ruchiskitchen.com /festivals/onamlegend.htm (342 words)

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		Mahabali told the Lord that he want permission to visit Kerala once in a year.
		Mahabali was an Asura king of Kerala and was very efficient and truthful.
		By seeing all these the king Mahabali realized that the boy was not an ordinary Brahmin and asked Vamana to put his third step on his head with out any hesitation.
	www.kuruppampady.com /festivals_onam.php (609 words)

	Onam History and Recepies
		Soon his fame as an able king began to spread far and wide, but when he extended his rule to the heavens and the netherworld, the gods felt challenged and began to fear his growing powers.
		To humble him Vishnu, as Vamana showed Mahabali that he is just a puny creature in front of God's universal stature.
		Mahabali, who was a man of principles, realized God's purpose and offered his head for Vamana's footstep, as he was sent to another world.
	www.annshomestay.org /onam.htm (2878 words)

	Elect SASIDHARAN NAIR
		The Origin of Onam: Onam or Thiruonam originated as a joyous annual reminiscence of the golden rule of King Mahabali, a mythical king, who ruled Kerala a very long time ago.
		This king once ruled over the Keralites during the Golden Age before caste existed, "when all men were equal, when no one was poor, when there was neither theft nor dread of thieves" (Maveli natu vanitum kalam...
		Pookalam: A flower carpet called 'Pookalam' is laid in front of every house to welcome the advent of the vanquished king, and earthen mounds representing Mahabali and Vishnu are placed in the dung-plastered courtyards.
	www.sasidharannair.com /pages/Onam.asp (1175 words)

	Dailynews - Films by the Chetans - Onam Survey
		Mahabali who is famous for his generous nature grants the wish....
		Krishna was pleased that Mahabali stood by his promise even when faced by death.
		As a reward, he granted Mahabali the boon to visit the earth once every year.
	www.cinesouth.com /masala/hotnews/new/27082005-5.shtml (293 words)

	Trivikrama: Vishnu in His Incarnation as Vamana
		As the Vamana and Matsya Puranas have it, Mahabali, the son of Virochana and the grandson of legendary Prahlad, acquired exceptional power by undergoing rigorous penance.
		When Mahabali was performing a yajna on the bank of Narmada, Vamana, disguised as a hermit boy, reached him and prayed him to grant him a small piece of land measuring just three strides.
		Mahabali would ascend the earth once a year for a good harvest and people would celebrate the occasion in full festivity.
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	Onam Festival,Onam Festival India,Harvest Festival of India,Onam Festival Celebration,Onam Featival In Kerala
		Kerala was once home to King Mahabali (the grandson of Prahlad, see Holi), the most dynamic ruler in the history of Kerala, and whose reign is referred to as Kerala’s glorious Golden Age.
		The story goes that once Mahabali decided to perform the Ashvamedha Yagna (a horse-sacrifice in order to be proclaimed the most powerful and distinguished king in the three worlds heaven, earth and the nether world).
		So Mahabali, the magnanimous king that he was, rose to the occasion and offered his head for the last stride of the Almighty.
	www.indiasite.com /festivals/onam.html (1300 words)

	The Legend of King Mahabali,History of King Mahabali
		Lord Vishnu was pleased with King Mahabali generosity and granted him a boon.
		It says, though, King Mahabali was a wise and judicious ruler, he was also very egoistic.
		King Mahabali realised that the boy was God himself who came on a purpose and offered his head to place his third step.
	www.onamfestival.org /the-legend-of-king-mahabali.html (468 words)

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