New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu have extended their heartfelt Onam greetings to Malayalees, highlighting the festival’s significance in promoting cultural diversity, unity, and prosperity.
In a series of tweets, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his warm wishes for Onam, emphasising the festival’s growing global appeal. He stated,
ഏവർക്കും ഓണാശംസകൾ! നിങ്ങളുടെ ജീവിതത്തിൽ നല്ല ആരോഗ്യം, സമാനതകളില്ലാത്ത സന്തോഷം, അപാരമായ സമൃദ്ധി എന്നിവ വർഷിക്കട്ടെ. കഴിഞ്ഞ കുറേ വർഷങ്ങളായി ഓണം ഒരു ആഗോള ഉത്സവമായി മാറി, അത് കേരളത്തിന്റെ ഊർജ്ജസ്വലമായ സംസ്കാരത്തെ മനോഹരമായി പ്രദർശിപ്പിക്കുന്നു.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2023
President Droupadi Murmu also joined in the festivities by greeting the Keralites on the occasion of Onam.
Greetings to all fellow citizens and our brothers and sisters in Kerala on Onam! On this auspicious occasion we express our gratitude to Mother nature for the countless bounties. May this harvest festival usher in prosperity and the spirit of harmony among all.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 29, 2023
The Governor of Kerala, Arif Mohammad khan ,in his Onam greeting message, took a nostalgic look back in time, describing Onam as a reminder of an era when all humanity lived in joy and unity. He further elaborated that Onam’s traditional symbols, such as Pookalam (flower rangoli), Onakodi (new clothes), and Sadya (feast), serve as powerful reminders of the prosperity that can be achieved through collective effort. The Governor also highlighted that Onam conveys a message of love, unity, and equality to the world, transcending geographical boundaries.
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