Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Kerala Leaders’ Onam Messages Emphasize Unity, Harmony and Equality
Onam is an important festival celebrated in Kerala.
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and V D Satheesan sent greetings to people in Kerala and Malayalis around the world.
They said Onam brings people together across caste and religious differences.
Arlekar spoke about the story of King Mahabali and the festival’s traditions, including the large feast.
Satheesan said the festival can give people courage during difficult times.
He also mentioned that some natural-disaster problems had not ended.
The government said it had made arrangements to help people celebrate despite rising prices.
Both leaders asked people to choose unity, peace and harmony instead of division.
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and V D Satheesan extended Onam greetings to people in Kerala and Malayalis worldwide.
Arlekar said Onam’s traditions and celebration carry messages of equality, harmony, peace and prosperity.
Satheesan described Onam as an expression of Malayali culture that rises above caste and religious differences.
Satheesan said people could draw strength from the festival while difficulties caused by natural disasters continued.
He said arrangements had been made to help people celebrate without the burden of rising prices.
- Who
- Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and V D Satheesan, addressing people in Kerala and Malayalis worldwide.
- What
- They extended Onam greetings and highlighted the festival’s messages of equality, harmony, togetherness and unity.
- When
- Tuesday, August 25.
- Where
- Kerala and among Malayalis worldwide.
- Why
- To celebrate Onam and encourage people to rise above caste and religious differences, while drawing strength during difficult times.
- Festival
- Onam, described as Kerala’s most cherished festival and an expression of Malayali culture.
- Messages
- Equality, harmony, togetherness, peace, prosperity and hope for a just world.
- Arlekar’s traditions
- Traditional attire, the Onasadhya feast, and a spirit of togetherness.
- Mythological tradition
- Onam marks the joyous return of the mythical King Mahabali to his subjects.
- Challenges cited
- Difficulties caused by natural disasters had not yet fully passed.
- Government arrangements
- Satheesan said arrangements had been made so people could celebrate without the burden of rising prices.
