Besides the various rituals that are meant to be completed in individual households, there are a lot of customary activities that are organized at the level of society and city all over the state.
Athachamayam
Athachamyam is a grand procession that marks the beginning of the grand carnival of Onam.
Snake Boat Race
The most enthralling and popular of all such customary events is the Vallamkali or the Snake Boat Race.
Aranmula Uthrittathi
- This is another magnificent boat event organised in connection with Onam
Procession of Decked Elephants
Trichur, the cultural capital of Kerala, marks the festival in its own beautiful style. Here, a procession of decorated elephants in carried out on the streets
Pulikali/Kaduvakali Performance
This is the most entertaining custom of Onam. In these performers take the guise of a tiger.
Kummattikali
This is folk dance from the state of Kerala.
Athapoovu Competitions
Competitions for decorating Pookalams are organised all over the state.
Kaikotti kali / Thiruvathirakali
In Kaikottikali women sing songs praising the legendary King Mahabali and dance around the pookalam.
Thumbi Thullal
Women also perform Thumbi Thullal as a custom in Onam.
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