Mumbai, Aug 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar and Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Friday greeted people on the occasion of Onam, celebrated most prominently in Kerala. Narendra Modi expressed his wishes in Malayalee language while Sachin Tendulkar shared his one of the photos enjoying lip-smacking dishes are served on banana leaf. (ALSO READ: Onam 2015: Know everything about the flavours of Malayalee festival)
“One the special occasion of Onam, I extend my greetings to the Malayalee community across the world. The spirit of togetherness with which Onam is celebrated is truly gladdening,” Prime Minister tweeted. In his message, Rahul Gandhi said, “Greetings on the joyous occasion of Onam. May the festival usher in prosperity,happiness and peace for everyone.”
Onam is a Hindu festival mainly celebrated in Kerala. The festival falls during the Malayalam month of Chingam (Aug – Sep) and marks the commemoration of Vamana avatara of Vishnuand the subsequent homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali who Malayalees consider as their King.
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