onam
ONAM FESTIVAL
Atham
Day 01
The first day marking the beginning of the festivities associated with Onam festival in Kerala. The festivities are low-key affair this year.
Chithira
Day 02
This day is considered as Onam eve. This is the most auspicious day for purchase of fresh vegetables and fruits along with other provisions from the day.
Chodhi
Day03
Third day of the ten-day-long carnival of Onam is called Chothi or Chodi. The day is marked by buzz and lot of activities.
Vishakam
Day 04
Vishakam is considered to be one of the most auspicious day of the Onam.Preparation of Onam sadhya begins with each member of the family contributing something to it.
Anizham
Day 05
On the fifth day, the Snake boats get ready to race in Aranmula Uthrattathi Vallamkali.This day is the most important day of the Onam celebration as Vallamkali- the snake boat race is flagged off.
Thriketa
Day 06
By the sixth day, the Pookalam gets very large with atleast 5 to 6 flowers added to the original design.Families visit their ancestral home and exchange gifts with their dear ones.
Moolam
Day 07
Moolam is filled with festivities as families visit each other and the smaller versions of traditional Ona Sadya (Onam special buffet lunch) start in many places. Most of the temples offers special sadhyas on from this day.
Pooradam
Day 08
On this day small statues of Mahabali and Vamana are taken around the house and put in center of the Pookalam.This is the day when Mahabali is finally invited to visit houses of people. From this day onwards, the statue will be called Onathappan.
Uthradam
Day 09
This day is considered as Onam eve. This is the most auspicious day for purchase of fresh vegetables and fruits,home use products,flowers,kappa,fishes,beef,chicken along with other provisions from the Thiruvonam day.
Thiruvonam
Day 10
This day is considered as Onam eve. This is the most auspicious day for purchase of fresh vegetables and fruits,home use products,flowers,kappa,fishes,beef,chicken along with other provisions from the Thiruvonam day.