{
  "id": 2640070,
  "title": "‘Lavanyam 2026’ to kick-start on August 24",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/lavanyam-2026-to-kick-start-on-august-24",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T19:47:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/lavanyam-2026-to-kick-start-on-august-24/article71377447.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Hindu reports that 'Lavanyam 2026', the annual Onam celebrations organized by the Tourism department, District Tourism Promotion Council, and the district administration, will commence on August 24 and run until August 30. The festivities will span across 15 venues within the district, including the main Durbar Hall open air auditorium and locations such as Veli ground in Fort Kochi, North Paravur, Kothamangalam, Piravom, Perumbavoor, Palluruthy, Pampakuda, Vypeen, Muvattupuzha, Kuttampuzha, Kadamprayar, Vasco Da Gama Square, and Kumbalanghi. The inaugural function will take place at the Durbar Hall ground on August 24, featuring a musical concert by Stephen Devassy and a cultural fete by differently abled people. The celebrations will culminate with a dance show by St. Albert’s College and a performance by actor Guinness Pakru.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}