New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his warm greetings to people on the occasion of Onam. The " Onamfestival reaffirms the vital role of mother nature and the significance of our hardworking farmers", PM Modi remarked.
"Happy Onam to everyone, especially the people of Kerala and the global Malayali community. This festival underscores the significance of both our diligent farmers and Mother Nature. May Onam strengthen our society's sense of harmony "said PM Modi in a tweet.
From August 30 to September 8, Kerala celebrated the legendary 10-day Onam festival. Harvest festival Onam is mostly observed by Malayalees. The Panchangam, which happens on the 22nd Nakshatra Thiruvonam of the Malayalam calendar's month Chingam and falls between August and September on the Gregorian calendar, is the basis for the date. The first month in the Malayalam calendar is called Chingam.
The Malayalam New Year is celebrated over a 10-day period and comes to an end with Thiruvonam. On August 30, people gathered in Tripunithura to watch a huge ceremonial parade that featured caparisoned elephants, vibrant floats, folk art performances like Kathakali and Mohiniyattom, and percussion ensembles like Pandimelam and Panchavayam that portrayed historical and mythological scenarios.
Onam is observed by everyone and is celebrated through a variety of traditions. The devout flocked to temples decked up in flowers early in the morning to offer prayers to celebrate the occasion.
To honour the memory of the mythical King Mahabali, who according to mythology is said to have visited Kerala on the auspicious day, the 10-day celebration is held. The event is an opportunity for loved ones and friends to get together and enjoy traditional activities like sports, singing, dancing, and a lavish meal called "Onasadya."
People participate in events like tug of war, boat races, and flower arrangements as well as decorate their homes with "Rangoli" to mark the celebrations.
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