Onam is celebrated with great pomp and show. In Kerala, various cultural events are held as a part of the celebrations. People decorate their houses with beautiful Pookalam, which are decorated patterns made with flowers. The 10 days of Onam are Atham, Chithira, Chodi, Vishakam, Anizham, Thriketa, Moolam, Pooradam, Utthradam and Thiruvonam.