On the Eve of Kerala fest Onam, Governor of Kerala Arif Mohammed Khan on Friday extended his ''heartiest Onam greetings'' to the people of the state and other Keralites all over the world.

IN his message, Governer Arif Tweeted:  ''The celebration of Onam rekindles the splendid legacy of a life of equality, oneness and prosperity, filling minds and homes with the celestial joy of festivity. I sincerely wish that the melody, beauty and sparkle of Onam spread across the globe as Kerala's unique message of love, equality and harmony. 'I convey my heartiest Onam greetings to the people of the state and other Keralites all over the world,'' the Governor noted. Khan, in a series of tweets said the celebration of Onam rekindles the splendid legacy of a life of equality, oneness and prosperity.

Keralites across the planet on Saturday will celebrate the main celebration day Thuru Onam, a festival connected with the return King Mahabali, under whose reign everyone lived in happiness and equality.  According to Vaishnava mythology, Mahabali had defeated all the Gods and was ruling in all three worlds. Unlike other demons, Mahabali was sweet and less torturous. People loved this demon king. Yet, the Gods felt insecured and asked Lord Vishu for interference.

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