Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the nation on Friday on the occasion of Onam, wishing joy, good health, and prosperity to all.
Sharing his message on the social media platform X, PM Modi said, “Wishing everyone a very happy Onam! May this beautiful festival bring renewed joy, good health and abundant prosperity to all. Onam reflects the timeless heritage and rich traditions of Kerala. This festival is a symbol of unity, hope and cultural pride. May this occasion strengthen the spirit of harmony in our society and deepen our connection with nature.”
People celebrate Onam, the grand harvest festival of Kerala, with vibrant cultural performances, traditional feasts, and elaborate floral arrangements known as ‘Pookalam’.
The festival holds great significance for the Malayali community worldwide, symbolising prosperity, unity, and the legendary homecoming of King Mahabali.
Leaders across the political spectrum also conveyed their greetings.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted on X, “Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the food provider farmer companions and the residents of the state on the sacred festival of Onam, which is a symbol of prosperity, harmony, and cultural festivity! May this sacred festival bring a new dawn of happiness, prosperity, and well-being in everyone’s life; this is the prayer.”
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also extended his wishes, highlighting the festival’s themes of life, hope, and secular traditions.
“Onam is a celebration of life, hope, our legendary past and diverse secular traditions. May its spirit of harvest and renewal, and the purity of the Onam Sadhya, inspire togetherness, prosperity, and fraternity for all,” he wrote on X.
This year, the 10-day-long celebrations began on August 26. They will culminate on Friday, September 5, with Thiruvonam, the most important day of the festival.
Kerala and Malayalis around the world observe the occasion with great enthusiasm. Onam continues to serve as a reminder of India’s rich cultural heritage and conveys an enduring message of harmony, inclusiveness, and community spirit.
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