Thripunithura Athachamayam
Athachamayam is the spectacular customary procession which marks the beginning of the Onam celebrations in Kerala. It is held in Thripunithura near Ernakulam on the Atham asterism of the Malayalam month Chingam. Folk art forms of Kerala, many floats, decorated elephants are all part of this procession. It is a treat to every one’s eyes.