Kundum
Kundum is a traditional harvest festival celebrated by communities along the Konkan coast of India, especially in coastal Karnataka (Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts) and parts of northern Kerala. Observances vary by village and language group (Konkani- and Tulu-speaking communities), but the festival generally occurs after the monsoon season when crops begin to be harvested, with dates adjusted to local agricultural calendars.
During Kundum, households undertake cleaning and decoration, and families adorn entrances with symbols, rangoli designs, and
The festival emphasizes gratitude for harvest, prosperity, and social harmony. It is a time for families to