Onam 2009 Calendar – Ten Festivals of Onam dates in 2009

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

Onam Festival in 2009

Onam 2010 – Thiru Onam 2010

Onam, also called as Thiru Onam, is the biggest festival of Kerala. Onam is a harvest festival celebrated in the Malayali month of Chingam (August – September). In 2010, the date of Onam or Tiru Onam is September 7. Onam festival represents the grand welcome to the demon 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. Starting from the Atham, Onam festival lasts for ten days and the tenth day is the most celebrated Thiru Onam. During Onam festival, Kerala people celebrate many events – games, cultural events, dances and singing songs.

Pookalam (rangoli designs) are the important event of Onam festival. Floral carpets welcoming King Mahabali brings out the cultural front of Onam festival. Pookalam are the floral designs made of flour and different colours and paints.

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