Onam 2021: Tulasi to Chethi, six flowers that are used in Pookalam

Numerous fun activities like Vallam Kali (boat races), Pulikali (tiger dances), Pookkalam (flower Rangoli), Onathappan (worship), Pookalam take place during the 10 days of Onam

New Delhi: Onam is a harvest festival that is celebrated by Kerela’s Malyalee people. Onam starts on the 22nd Nakshatra Thiruvonam, in the month of Chingam and lasts for 10 days. The festival marks the return of King Mahabali to Kerala each year during this time. Numerous fun activities like Vallam Kali (boat races), Pulikali (tiger dances), Pookkalam (flower Rangoli), Onathappan (worship), Pookalam take place during these 10 days. The flower rangoli made during the festival is called Onam Pookalam and is generally circular. Onam Pookalam is also known as 'Athapoo' as it begins on Attam, the first day of Onam, and continues till Thiruonam, the last day.