Happy Atham to All ….
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Atham is the first day of festivities in the ten-day-long
Onam carnival. The day of Atham comes ten days before the asterism Onam or
Thiru Onam hence Atham is regarded holy and auspicious to the people of Kerala.
Major highlight of Atham is that people start making
pookalam from this day. Pookalam, also called Athapoo, is an intricate
floral mat laid in the front courtyard by maidens of the house. This is done to
welcome the holy spirit of legendary King Mahabali whose spirit is said to
visit Kerala at the time of Onam. In subsequent days more flowers and new
designs are added to this pookalam. Selection of flower is also an important
matter as a particular flower is selected for each day for a specific deity.
Great deal of thought and creativity is employed in the making of Pookalam.
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