Onam is not a celebration of a one day or two days. Onam is a grand gala of 10 festive days. In 2009, Onam festival celebrations begin on August 24 and ends with Thiru Onam on September 2. Onam calendar consists of 10 festivals celebrated from day one – Atham – till the 10th and final day – Thiru Onam.
Atham festival – First day – 24 August, 2009
Chithira – Second day – 25 August, 2009
Chodhi – Third day – 26 August, 2009
Visakam – Fourth day – 27 August, 2009
Anizham – Fifth day – 28 August, 2009
Thriketa – Sixth day – 29 August, 2009
Moolam – Seventh day – 30 August, 2009
Pooradam – Eighth day – 31 August, 2009
Uthradam – Ninth day – 1 September, 2009
Thiruvonam – Tenth day – 2 September, 2009


