1. Consider the following statements about the Onam festival:
- Onam is celebrated to mark the return of King Mahabali, a legendary ruler in Kerala's mythology.
- The festival is exclusively associated with Hindu religious practices.
- The Athachamayam procession marks the start of Onam celebrations in the town of Thrissur.
- Onam is recognized as the official festival of Kerala and is celebrated with elaborate feasts, traditional dance forms like Kathakali, and boat races.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?