Onam Atham

Atham

First Day of the Onam,  Athachamyam, Start of the onam Festival, Atham

Onam is a Ten day Long festival. First day of the onam festival is known as Atham. Last day of this festival is known as Onam or Thiruonam. The prevailing nakshatra of this day is Hasta (Atham).

On Atham day People wake up early in the morning, have ritual bath and offer prayers in the Temple.   Everyone have the break fast of steamed bananas and papad for these ten days. Youngsters decorate the Swing with beautiful flowers and ply with it by singing Oonjal songs.

From the Atham day people start making the Pookalam. People start adding more designs and flowers to this pookalam. This is done to welcome the King Maha bali.

Athachamyam

A great procession named Athachamyam is carried out on Atham day. This Procession marks the beginning of the ten day onam festival. This consists of folk arts, dance, music and elephant processions.

Chithira - Second Day of The Onam

Chithira - Second Day of The Onam

Chithira, Day two of the Onam festival, Onam Festival Days

Onam is the ten day long festival. Second day of this festival is known as Chithira. This day is named as Chithira because this day is observed on Chitra nakshatra. Devotees visit the temples in the early hours and have the breakfast of steamed bananas and papad.

On Chithira day, girls decorate with more flowers and extend the pookalam that they drawn on Atham day. they do this to invite Lord Maveli (Maha bali).

Chodhi - Day Three of the Onam

Chodhi - Day Three of the Onam

Chodhi, Chothi, Choti, Chodi, Third day of the Onam, Onam Days

Third day of the onam festival is knwon as Chodi. This day is also called as Chothi or Chodi. Swathi (Chothi) Nakshtra prevails on this day. Onam shopping starts from this day. Gifts are presented to the every one in the family.

On Chodhi day, people visit the temples. Pookalam also increases its size and include more flowers on this day. People also take their regular ritual breakfast (bananas and papad).

Visakam - Day Four of the Onam

Visakam - Day Four of the Onam

Viskam, Visaakam, Visagam, Vishakam, Fourth day of the Onam, Onam Days

Visakam is the fourth day of ten day onal festival celebrations. This day is known as Visgam, Viskam and Vishakam. The prevailing nakshatra of this day is Visaakam (Vishaka).

Visakam is one of the most auspicious days of Onam. Onasadhya preparations start from this day. people start onam related competitions (pookalam and other) from this day. Lot of market activities witnessed on this day.

Anizham - Day Five of the Onam

Anizham - Day Five of the Onam

Anizham, Fifth day of the Onam, Onam Days

Day five of the ten day onam celabration is known as Anizham. The prevailing nakshatra of this day is Anizham (Anuradha). More flowers and designs are added to the Pookalam. Preparations for the thiruonam (tenth day of the onam) start in the homes.

Anizham is the important day during the onam. Vallamkali event (Snake boat race) is organized at the river Pamba at Aranmulla. boatsmen wear traditional dhoti and turban. They sing rhythm of vanchipattu(boat songs). Large number of national and international visitors gathered at the banks.

Thriketa - Day Six of the Onam

Thriketa - Day Six of the Onam

Triketta, Thriketa, Sixth day of the Onam, Onam Days

Sixth day of the ten day onam celebration is known as Thriketa. This day is also known as Triketta. The prevailing nakshatra of this day is Thriketa (Jyesta). Pookalam gets more elaborated today with fresh flowers.

Thriketa is the home coming time for the people who work away from the home. It is the time of family gatherings and cultural activities. Thiruonam joy builds up from this day.

Moolam - Day Seven of the Onam

Moolam - Day Seven of the Onam

Moolam, Onam moolam, Seventh day of the Onam, Onam Days

Seventh day of the ten day onam carnival is known as Moolam. The prevailing Nakshatra of this day is Moolam (Moola). Festival environment visible everywhere in kerala with just two days left to the main festival Thiruonam.

Pookalam elaborated in a new design with kondattam (gaiety) which includes the most beautiful flowers. Traditional Onasadhya start in many places and temples. Puli Kali (masked leopard dance) and Kaikotti kali performed in many places.

Uthradam - Day Nine of the Onam

Uthradam - Day Nine of the Onam

Uthradom, Uthradam, Onam Uthradam, Ninth day of the Onam, Onam Days

Onam festival is a Ten day celebration. Ninth day of this festival is known as Uthradam. Prevailing Nakshatra of this day is Uthraadam (Uttara Ashadha). People make arrangements to invite the King Mahabali. People celebrate Uthradam as first Onam and Thiruonam as Second Onam. Onakazhcha is the tradition of this day.

Pookalam gets nice design on this day with the special flowers. According to the myths, the king will spend the next four days touring his erstwhile kingdom.

Pooradam - Day Eight of the Onam

Pooradam - Day Eight of the Onam

Pooradam, Onam Pooradam, Eighth day of the Onam, Onam Days

Pooradam is the Eighth day of the festival of Onam which continues for ten days. With the only one is left for the festival now, enthusiasm grips the state of Kerala. Poorada Uttigal and Poorada unnikal are the main events of this day.

On Pooradam day, Idols of Mahabali and vaman are installed. From this day idols are called as Onathappan. Also the size of Pookalam become complexon this day. House cleaning and final shopping is performed for the Thiruonam day.

Thiruonam

10th day of the onam  onam main festival

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Onam 2020 Date

Onam 2020 Date

Onam Festival In 2020, When is Onam in 2020?, Onam 2020, Onam Celebrations 2020 dates, Thiruvonam 2020

Onam is the kerala state festival and it is celebrated with extreme enthusiasm and zeal. Onam is celebrated beacuse in order to welcome the King Mahabali. The festival is marked with wonderful celebrations including Boat races, song and dance, lots of good food, and as much exotica as one can take, are there for the asking.

Onam is also celebrated as the harvest festival of the state and is celebrated in the beginning of the first month (Chingam) of Malayalam Calendar (Kolla Varsham). This month falls in August-September according to the Gregorian calendar and in Bhadrapada/ Avani/ Simha/ Bhadon according to the other Indian (Hindu) Calendars. In 2020,  Onam falls on Monday, August 31th.

Onam 2019 Date

Onam 2019 Date

Onam Festival In 2019, When is Onam in 2019?, Onam 2019, Onam Celebrations 2019 dates, Thiruvonam 2019

Onam (Thiru Onam) is the Malayali festival celebrated in Kerala. Onam is a harvest festival celebrated in the Malayalam Chingam (Simha / Avani) Month.  In 2019, Thiru Onam is on Wednesday, September 11th.

Onam festival is celebrated to welcome the king Mahabali. As per the popular belief, King Mahabali visits the state of Kerala during the festival of Thiru Onam. Onam is celebrated for ten days. Tenth day of the festival is celebrated as Thiru Onam. During this festival, Kerala people celebrate many events – games, Pookalam, cultural events, dances and singing songs.

Onam 2018 Date

Onam 2018 Date

Onam Festival In 2018, When is Onam in 2018?, Onam 2018, Onam Celebrations 2018 dates, Thiruvonam 2018

Onam is a kerala's Biggest festival celebrated in the month of Chingam. Onam date is decided based on malayam Calendar. Chingam month is known as Simha month in other solar calendars and Avani month in Tamil Calendar. The day when Nakshatra Thiruvonam (Shravana) prevails in month of Chingam is considered for Onam celebrations.

The celebrations of Onam start on Atham (Hasta Nakshatra) day and continue for 10 days till Thiruvonam day. In 2018, Onam Date is on Saturday, August 25th.

Onam 2017 Date

Onam 2017 Date

Onam Festival In 2017, When is Onam in 2017?, Onam 2017, Onam Celebrations 2017 dates, Thiruvonam 2017

Onam  is celebrated in the month of Chingam, the first month of Malayalam Calendar. Chingam month is known as Simha month in other solar calendars and Avani month in Tamil Calendar.

Onam is celebrated for Ten days. The most important day of Onam (known as Thiru Onam) is the Tenth day. Festivities actually commence 10 days before this day, with the preparation of Rangoli (known as pookalam) on the ground in front of homes.

In 2017, Onam Date is on Monday, September 4th.

Onam 2016 Date

Onam 2016 Date

Onam Festival In 2016, When is Onam in 2016?, Onam 2016, Onam Celebrations 2016 dates, Thiruvonam 2016

Onam is the most popular and biggest festival in Kerala and India. Onam (Thiru Onam) is the Malayali festival celebrated in Kerala. Onam is a harvest festival celebrated in the  Chingam (Simha / Avani) Month.  In 2016, Onam is on Wednesday, September 14th.

It is believed that during the Ten days of Onam festival, the legendary Asura King Mahabali (Maveli) comes to visit his subjects. people prepare floral carpets, food and sweets to  welcome Mahabali.

Onam 2015 Date

Onam 2015 Date

Onam Festival In 2015, When is Onam in 2015?, Onam 2015, Onam Celebrations 2015 dates, Thiruvonam 2015

Onam is the kerala state festival and it is celebrated with extreme enthusiasm and zeal. Onam is celebrated beacuse in order to welcome the King Mahabali. The festival is marked with wonderful celebrations including Boat races, song and dance, lots of good food, and as much exotica as one can take, are there for the asking.

Onam is also celebrated as the harvest festival of the state and is celebrated in the beginning of the first month(Chingam) of Malayalam Calendar (Kolla Varsham). This month falls in August-September according to the Gregorian calendar and in Bhadrapada/ Avani/ Simha/ Bhadon according to the other Indian (Hindu) Calendars. In 2015,  Onam falls on Friday, August 28th.

Onam 2014 Date

Onam 2014 Date

Onam Festival In 2014, When is Onam in 2014?, Onam 2014, Onam Celebrations 2014 dates, Thiruvonam 2014

Onam (Thiru Onam) is the Malayali festival celebrated in Kerala. Onam is a harvest festival celebrated in the Malayalam Chingam (Simha / Avani) Month.  In 2014, Thiru Onam is on Sunday, September 7.

Onam festival is celebrated to welcome the king Mahabali. As per the popular belief, King Mahabali visits the state of Kerala during the festival of Thiru Onam. Onam is celebrated for ten days. Tenth day of the festival is celebrated as Thiru Onam. During this festival, Kerala people celebrate many events – games, Pookalam, cultural events, dances and singing songs.

Onam 2013 Date

Onam 2013 Date

Onam Festival In 2013, When is Onam in 2013?, Onam 2013, Onam Celebrations 2013 dates, Thiruvonam 2013

Onam is a kerala's Biggest festival celebrated in the month of Chingam. Onam date is decided based on malayam Calendar. Chingam month is known as Simha month in other solar calendars and Avani month in Tamil Calendar. The day when Nakshatra Thiruvonam (Shravana) prevails in month of Chingam is considered for Onam celebrations.

The celebrations of Onam start on Atham (Hasta Nakshatra) day and continue for 10 days till Thiruvonam day. In 2013, Onam Date is on Monday, September 16.

Onam 2012 Date

Onam 2012 Date

Onam Festival In 2012, When is Onam in 2012?, Onam 2012, Onam Celebrations 2012 dates, Thiruvonam 2012

Onam  is celebrated in the month of Chingam, the first month of Malayalam Calendar. Chingam month is known as Simha month in other solar calendars and Avani month in Tamil Calendar.

Onam is celebrated for Ten days. The most important day of Onam (known as Thiru Onam) is the Tenth day. Festivities actually commence 10 days before this day, with the preparation of Rangoli (known as pookalam) on the ground in front of homes.

In 2012, Onam Date is on Wednesday, August 29.