Participants of Digital Onam – 2026.
Pattathanam Kalavedi Library organised a virtual Onam event titled “Digital Onam – 2026,” leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct interactive competitions including virtual pookkalam (flower carpet) design and poster creation. Held under the motto “Read, Think, Create AI,” the initiative was conducted in collaboration with the UKF College of Engineering and Technology, Paripally.The event, hosted on the library premises, was open to participants under 20 years of age. Competitions were structured across three categories: digital athapookkalam, poster design, and “Onavattom,” an event focused on generating traditional Onam-themed home and garden visuals using technology. Participants created their entries by generating precise prompts on their mobile phones using ChatGPT.Organisers stated that the programme aimed to draw young people toward digital library resources while promoting the cultural values of unity and togetherness associated with the festival. Awards were presented to the participants who crafted the most effective AI prompts and designs. Published - August 25, 2026 06:40 pm IST
