Onam is a 10-day Keralite festival. The most important day is his 10th day, known as Tyrvonum. Being a major day, the terms Onam and Tirubonam are usually used interchangeably. Shravan Nakshatra is known as Tir Onam in Malayalam. Tir Onam Puja is performed during the Chingam month of the Malayalam calendar when Shravana/Tirvonam nakshatra is dominant.
About Tilbonam
Tilbonam consists of two terms, 'Tiru' and 'Onam'. "Till" means a holy person. It corresponds to the Sanskrit word "Shree". People believe that King Maha Bali visits his people from the underworld (Patala Loka) on this day each year. In addition, there are many other beliefs associated with this festival, such as the birth of Vishnu's Vamana Avatar. These four days are known as the First, Second, Third and Fourth Onam. The second Onam is the most important Tirubonam day.
Thiruvonam Celebrations
1. As Thiruvonam is one of the most important festivals in Kerala, the people of Kerala try to make the celebration as grand as possible. The celebration begins 10 days before him on Tir-Onam, the first day of the Onam festival known as Asam.
2. On the second day, i. H. Chithira, people start cleaning and decorating their homes for Tiru Onam on the tenth day.
3. On the eighth day, i. H. Pooradam, Tiruvonam's final shopping of the big day follows.
4 On the ninth day, I. H. Uthradom, last minute purchases such as fresh fruit and vegetables are taken care of. On the evening of the ninth day, people cut vegetables and make the necessary preparations for the big day.
5. On the morning of the tenth day, people get up early, take a bath, put on new clothes, and donate effectively to the needy.
In many households, the eldest son in the family brings everyone's clothes.
6. Thiruvonam Puja and rituals should be performed during Thiruvonam/Shravan Nakshatra.
7. To welcome the spirit of King Bali, the house is cleaned by women and decorated with a carpet of flowers, especially in front of the front door of the house. Some houses use rice bran to draw patterns on the entrance.
8. A great festival called Onam Sadya is also prepared for the king so that he may receive his blessing. Onam Sadya is his one of the highlights of this festival. No festival can be celebrated without them. Those who celebrate Onam either prepare it at home or get it elsewhere. The feast includes many dishes and usually she takes place at 26.00. It is served in banana tree leaves. Dishes include various types of chips, buttermilk, desserts, lentils, pickles, and more.
9. Various games and cultural events are held in the evening.