Governor of Nagaland La Ganesan graced the Onam celebration organised by Malayali Samajan Kohima at The Heritage on September 23. (Photo Courtesy: PRO Raj Bhavan)
Kohima, September 23 (MExN): The Governor of Nagaland La Ganesan graced the Onam celebration organised by Malayali Samajan Kohima at The Heritage on September 23.
The Governor, speaking as the chief guest said, “Onam brings all walks of people of different religion, caste and economic status under one roof which is the essence of Onam celebration.” He stated that Keralites all over the world celebrate Onam with a spirit of oneness and equality. He shared that he personally experienced the joy and happiness of Malayalees during his short stay in Kerala. “There is no other festival in Kerala which is so widely accepted and secularly celebrated as Onam,” he said.
“Onam is a unique festival, which brings people of all religion together,” he stated while adding, “This kind of festivals make the people of Kerala to live harmoniously without a distinction of religion, caste or colour.”
The Governor expressed that the floral carpet (pookalam), the boat race (Vallamkali), the traditional dances like Kolukali, Thiruvathira and Pulikali, and most importantly the feast 'onasadhya' are immensely adorable, which are perform during the festival once in a year.
He also appraised the gathering that leaving the beautiful state of Kerala, they all are in the state of Nagaland for a livelihood and appreciated them for maintaining their tradition and customs with dedication, adaptability and togetherness.
The Governor distributed the prize and handed over the awards to Abey Chacko who was successful the HSLC 2023.
PRO Raj Bhavan, Kohima in a press release stated that the programme was attended by Development Commissioner, Nagaland R Ramakhrishnan, Principal director, school education, DC Wokha Ajit Renjan, Joint secretary IDEAN Reny Wilfred, Secretary IT Muhammad Shihap Ali, DIG (CID) Dr KPA IIyas (CID), OSD Planning, Nayanthara and others The significance of Onam was shared by MSK Vice President, Shaji K; welcome address by MSK President, KM Geevarghese and vote of thanks by MSK General Secretary Shaji Paul.
