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Onam Celebrated Across Kerala With Greetings of Unity
Onam is an important festival celebrated mainly in Kerala.
It is also called a harvest festival.
People celebrate the traditional homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali.
Thiruvonam is the tenth and most important day of the 10-day celebration.
Leaders including Nitin Nabin and S Jaishankar sent greetings to people.
They wished everyone peace, health, happiness and prosperity.
People also visited the Guruvayur Temple, where many devotees gathered.
Onam celebrations include flower decorations, boat races, folk dances and a traditional feast called Onasadya.
Thiruvonam, the tenth and most significant day of Onam, was celebrated across Kerala on Wednesday.
BJP National President Nitin Nabin described Onam as a celebration of prosperity, togetherness, unity and harmony.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Prince Aditya Varma also extended greetings for peace, health and prosperity.
A heavy rush of devotees was reported at Guruvayur Temple in Thrissur, where special darshan arrangements were made.
Onam is a harvest festival marking the annual homecoming of legendary King Mahabali, celebrated with floral decorations, boat races, folk dances and Onasadya feasts.
- Who
- People in Kerala and around the world celebrated Onam, while Nitin Nabin, S Jaishankar and Prince Aditya Varma extended greetings.
- What
- Thiruvonam, the tenth and most significant day of the 10-day Onam festival, was celebrated.
- Where
- Across Kerala, including Guruvayur Temple in Thrissur.
- When
- Wednesday, on the occasion of Thiruvonam.
- Why
- Onam is a harvest festival marking the annual homecoming of legendary King Mahabali and celebrating prosperity, togetherness and unity.
Key facts
- Festival
- Onam
- Main celebration day
- Thiruvonam, the tenth day of the 10-day festival
- Primary location
- Kerala
- Temple mentioned
- Guruvayur Temple in Thrissur
- Religious arrangements
- Special darshan restrictions were in place from 6 am to 2 pm at Guruvayur Temple
- Traditional activities
- Pookkalam, boat races, folk dances and the Onasadya feast
- Cultural significance
- The annual homecoming of legendary King Mahabali
Quotes
S. Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister
“Heartiest greetings to everyone, especially our brothers and sisters in Keralam, on the joyous occasion of Onam. A celebration of prosperity and togetherness, Onam reflects India's rich cultural heritage and the timeless values of unity and harmony.”
deccanchronicle.com
“Warm greetings on the joyous occasion of Onam. Let the spirit of Onam inspire harmony, health and happiness for everyone.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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