“Maveli nadu vaneedum kalam… paana pathira onandi” (When Mahabali ruled the land… midnight Onam song begins)
Based on available ethnographic fragments, here is a to understanding and possibly performing "Paana Pathira Onandi" as a traditional night-time Onam observance. paana pathira onandi
The phrase has gained significant traction through various media platforms: we sing the Onam song. Mahabali
It looks like "paana pathira onandi" might be a specific local phrase, a nickname, or a very niche reference that isn't widely documented online. paana pathira onandi
Referring to a pot, typically made of clay.
In the deepening darkness of midnight, we sing the Onam song. Mahabali, waking from his sleep in the underworld, we stand here hoping you will come.