Today is Atham, the first day marking the beginning of the festivities associated with Onam festival in Kerala. The festivities are a low-key affair this year, given the pandemic situation prevailing in the state.<br />''<br />''At Thripunithura in Kochi, the annual Athachamayam festival was confined to just hoisting of the Atham flag this morning.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #000000;">The Onam festivities culminate on Thiruvonam day, the 10th day after Atham.</span><br />