Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Onam is considered to start with which star?

  1. Thiruvonam

  2. Atham

  3. Chithira

  4. Aayilyam
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Explanation

Onam celebrations begin with the Atham nakshatra (star), which is the first day of the ten-day festival. The festival starts on Atham day and culminates on Thiruvonam day, the most important day when King Mahabali is believed to visit his subjects.

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