A sunflower field steals the show this Onam in Thiruvananthapuram
A sunflower field in Thiruvananthapuram has become a popular attraction during the Onam festival, hosted by agripreneur SV Sujith of Naaden Agro Farms. The project, part of an agri-flower show called Aaravam 2026, utilizes modern precision farming techniques on reclaimed wasteland.
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The initiative highlights the intersection of sustainable agriculture, urban farming, and local tourism, demonstrating how waste land can be repurposed for both economic and cultural value.
It seems sunflower is the star this Onam season in Thiruvananthapuram, with residents making a beeline to the sunflower field on the campus of Marian Engineering College, Menamkulam, located 20-odd kilometres from the city. The flowers are in full bloom at Aaravam 2026, an agri-flower show, which is an initiative of agripreneur SV Sujith’s startup, Naaden Agro Farms.
Sunflowers in full bloom on the campus of Marian Engineering College, Menamkulam in Thiruvananthapuram at Aaravam 2026, the agri-flower show | Photo Credit: NIRMAL HARINDRAN
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