![]() The Royal Parade on Atham Day, called Aathachamayam marks the beginning of the 10-day festival. Thiruvonam Nakshathram Ends – 03:04 PM on Aug 31, 2020 ![]() Thiruvonam Nakshathram Begins – 01:52 PM on Aug 30, 2020 The meal is served on banana leaves and people sit on the floor to have the meal. The meal consists of nine-course with 13 essential dishes. The grand feast called Onasadya is the central feature of Onam. The spirit and rich cultural heritage of Kerala come in the best form during the ten-day festival. Affectionately called Onathappan, it is in honor of Mahabali that Onam is celebrated. It is said that Mahabali is so attached to his kingdom that he comes every year to see his people living happily. ![]() The Asura King, Mahabali’s annual visit from Pathalam, is celebrated during this time. Kerala celebrates Onam during the Malayalam month of Chingam. One of the ancient festivals of Kerala is Onam.
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