Pooradam is the eighth day of the ten-day-long carnival of Onam. The day holds significance in Onam festivities. Devotees create clay idols in the shape of small pyramids called a Ma. As the idol is created on the day of Pooradam, it is also called Poorada Uttigal. Each Ma is decorated with flowers.
On Pooradam size of the Attha Poo gets further increased due to an addition of design with a different flower. Hectic last minute shopping takes place at this time as people strives to give shape to their creative plans. Massive house cleaning operation starts as people ensure that everything looks neat and tidy when the Onathappan arrives. People also visit friends and relatives and exchange warm greetings of the festive occasion.
This is the day when clay idols in the shape of small pyramids called a Ma-short for Maaveli/Mahaabali are createdl. As the idol is created on the day of Pooradam, it is also called Pooraada Uttigal. Each Ma is decorated with flowers. In a place called Trikkaakkara, these clay idols are made from special clay gathered from the river banks. Hence Ma has another name-Trikkaakkara Appan. Sucheendram in the State of Tamil Nadu is the only temple where Vaamana and Mahaabali are worshipped deities.
On Pooradam, the size of the Aththapoo further increases. Last minute shopping, spring cleaning and visiting friends and relatives to exchange warm greetings of the festive occasion happens at around this time.