Onam Has Begun. Know The Significance Of Each 10 Day

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This day marks the beginning of the Onam festivities. People clean and decorate their homes

Day 1: Atham

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It is the second day of Onam wherein people add two more layers of flowers to Pookalam

Day 2: Chithira

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On this day, people buy new clothes and jewellery for their family and friends. The ceremony is known as Onakkodi

Day 3: Chodhi

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People also start preparing for the grand feast called "Onam Sadya."

Day 4: Vishakam

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This day is marked by the grand procession of boats and folk performances

Day 5: Anizham

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 Families go to their ancestral homes and temples on this day to seek blessings

Day 6: Thriketta

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 On this day, people visit temples and offer prayers to King Mahabali

Day 7: Moolam

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The Pooradam ceremony takes place with clay figurines of Mahabali

Day 8: Pooradam

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This is the day before Thiruvonam and is considered a day of homecoming for people who are away

Day 9: Uthradom

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This is the most significant day of Onam. It's believed that King Mahabali visits the homes. People prepare a grand feast known as Onam Sadya

Day 10: Thiruvonam

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