In the Western world, summer falls from June to August. However, in Kerala and the Malayalam calendar, typically falls between the months of Kumbham, Meenam, and Medam (roughly mid-February to mid-May).
The summer season is also associated with various cultural and traditional practices in Kerala. For instance, the traditional Kerala festival of "തിരുവോണം" (Thiruvonam), which is celebrated in the month of Chingam (August-September), marks the beginning of the harvest season. However, the summer season preceding Thiruvonam is considered a crucial period for the agricultural community, as it prepares the land for the upcoming harvest. summer season meaning in malayalam
In Malayalam, the summer season is poetically and accurately termed — where Ushṇam means heat, and Kālam means season. It is also commonly referred to as വേനൽക്കാലം (Vēnalkkālaṁ) . While the literal translation is "hot season" or "dry season," its meaning in the context of Kerala’s life, language, and landscape goes far beyond temperature. In the Western world, summer falls from June to August
For example, the famous Malayalam poet, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, wrote about the summer season in his poem "വേനൽ" (Venala), describing the season's intense heat and the people's struggles to cope with it. the famous Malayalam poet