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Ten days of Onam

Atham - Day One
First day is an important one and is considered holy and auspicious by the people of Kerala.

Chithira - Day Two
On the second day of Onam, people add to the size of the Pookalam with different flowers.

Chodhi - Day Three
Size of the Attha Poo gets further increased with an addition of design with a different flowers.

Visakam - Day Four
Brisk activities in the market and households can be witnessed on the day of Visakam.

Anizham - Day Five
High point of the day is the grand boat race event called Vallamkali.

Thriketa - Day Six
People, who may be staying away from their homes, start coming to their homes as the main day approaches.

Moolam - Day Seven
With just two days left for the festival now, enthusiasm grips the state of Kerala.

Pooradam - Day Eight
The day holds significance in Onam festivities. Devotees create clay idols in the shape of small pyramids.

Uthradam - Day Nine
It is a day prior to Thiruvonam. Some people begin festivities on a large scale on this day.

Thiruvonam - Day Ten
The biggest day of all, is the tenth day called Thiruvon.

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