Sep 10, 2024 · On the first day, the Pookalams are made of only yellow flowers. According to tradition, King Mahabali prepares to visit his land on this day. The celebrations, known as Athachamayam, are especially grand in Thrippunithura near …

The traditional ritual of laying pookkalam (floral Rangoli) starts on Atham day. The pookkalam on this day is called Athapoo, and it is relatively small in size. The size of the pookkalam grows in size progressively with each day of the Onam festival.

Sep 6, 2024 · Atham Day 2024 marks the beginning of the Onam festival and is an important and festive occasion. It kicks off a week of joyful celebrations where families and communities come together to honour King Mahabali and celebrate the rich culture of Kerala.

Onam is the main festival of Kerala, celebrated with immense joy, rich traditions, and vibrant cultural displays. It is a 10-day harvest festival that marks the return of the legendary King Mahabali, whose reign is said to have been the most prosperous time for the state.

Aug 30, 2022 · Day 1, Atham: The first day. Known as Atham, which marks the beginning of the fetival. It is believed that Asura King Mahabali's annual visit from Patala Lok to every Malayali home and meet...

Sep 6, 2024 · Onam, a lively 10-day festival celebrated in Kerala, is renowned for its colorful festivities and delicious traditional cuisine. It commemorates the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali....

Sep 14, 2024 · Onam, also known as "Atham," marks the beginning of the grand Onam festival celebrated in the Indian state of Kerala. It falls on the first day of the Malayalam month of Chingam, which typically occurs in August or September according to the Gregorian calendar.

Sep 1, 2017 · Falling in the month of Chingam, which marks the first month in the solar calendar of Kollavarsham, Onam is celebrated over a 10-day period. Each of these days has significant customs and rituals that add up to the final day, which is the Thiru Onam or Thiruvonam.

The first day of Onam Celebrations starts with Atham day in Chingam. It is believed that King Mahabali starts his preparations to descend from Pathala to Kerala on this day. The day also marks the start of festivities at Thrikkakara Temple (considered as the abode of Mahabali).

Atham: It is the first day of Onam festival when celebration starts in the Malayalam month of Chingam at Thrikkakara temple. It is considered that, this day king Mahabali would to Kerala from his Patala Loka.