Onam is the state festival of Kerala. Onam Festival falls on the Malayalam month of Chingam (August – September). The annual Onam festival is celebrated for 10 days and the festival starts with the Tripunithura Athachamayam Festival, which falls on the Atham nakshatram of the Malayalam month of Chingam. The 10th day is celebrated as Thiruonam (Main Onam).
The peoples of Kerala draw Onam Pookalam (also known as Athapookalam or Onapookkalam) in front of the house. Onam Pookalam is an intricate and colourful arrangement of flowers laid on the floor to welcome King Mahabali, the Asura king of ancient Kerala whose rule is said to be the golden era of Kerala.
Here are some beautiful Onam Pookalam designs or Athapookalam Designs for those who wish to draw new Onapookkalam designs (Photos of Floral Designs).
Athapookalam Design 1 - Onam Pookalam Picture 1
Beautiful Onam Pookalam Wallpaper 2 - Atha Pookalam Design Picture 2
Onam Pookalam Images - Atham Pookalam Designs 3
Athapookalam - Photos of Floral Designs 4
Athapookalam Models 5
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