President Kovind extends wishes to all citizens on the eve of Onam

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in his message on the eve of Onam has said: -

"On the occasion of Onam, I extend my greetings and good wishes to my fellow citizens and, especially to our brothers and sisters of Kerala in India and abroad.

May this festival bring peace and happiness to our people, in particular to all those in Kerala who are recovering in the aftermath of the recent floods, and are gradually beginning to rebuild their lives with their characteristic grit and resilience. May Onam marks a new beginning."

Onam is an annual Hindu festival with origins in the state of Kerala in India. The festival commemorates the Vamana avatar of Vishnu, the subsequent homecoming of the legendary Emperor Mahabali and mythologies of Hinduism related to Kashyapa and Parashurama.

(With inputs from PIB)