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Let's take a look at the fascinating traditions and celebrations during the 10-day festival that honors Maaveli's homecoming: Atham The Onam season begins with a visit to temples and a colorful procession called Atthachamayam. People also start decorating their homes with beautiful flower arrangements called Pookalam. The Pookalam laid on Atham is small and adorned with yellow flowers. Each day, the Pookalam grows bigger as more flowers are added. Chithira On the second day, people clean their homes in preparation for the festivities. They also add another layer of flowers to the Pookalam. Chodhi This day is for family bonding and shopping. Families go out to buy new clothes and jewelry to exchange as gifts. The Pookalam becomes even larger as more layers of flowers are added. Vishakam Considered an auspicious day, preparations for the Onasadhya (Onam feast) begin. Every family member contributes, no matter how small, to the preparations. The traditional feast consists of a nin...