Happy Onam to all Malayalee Friends!
Wishing all: Onam Unnan Bhagyam Veenam! with inset pookalam rangoli design GIF
The festival of Onam is celebrated in the beginning of the first month of Malayalam calendar called Chingam. Festival of Onam falls in August-September in Gregorian calendar and Bhadrapada or Bhadon in the Hindu calendar. This year Onam vestivities fell on September 31.
Haiku
Onam reminds us -
integrity, selflessness
of Mahabali
~*~
Welcome Just Ruler
with pious flower pookalam,
music and dances
~*~
Treat mother nature
with reverence and piety
that nurtures our life
~*~
Messages from leaders:
President Ram Nath Kovind in his message said, “On the auspicious occasion of Onam, I extend my heartiest congratulations to all my fellow citizens especially to brothers and sisters of Kerala." He added, "In the times of Covid-19 pandemic, while celebrating festivals, we must take care of people from the weaker sections of the society and take adequate measures to protect and safeguard our families and society at large."
Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu extend greetings to people on the auspicious occasion and explained, "Onam is celebrated to honor the memory of the legendary King Mahabali, the honest, just, fair, kind and compassionate ruler of Kerala. Onam day is marked by traditional games, music and dancing and the delectable ‘onasadya’, the grand feast. Beautiful flower carpets are laid to welcome king Mahabali into homes and hearts," adding that given the unprecedented health emergency we face due to the spread of COVID-19 we need to celebrate Onam in a modest way at home, strictly adhering to COVID health and hygiene protocols.
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