Onam 2020: Narendra Modi and other leaders greet Keralites on the occasion of Onam

President Ramnath Kovind and Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu have extended their greetings to the people on the eve of Onam. President Kovind in his message said the festival of Onam is a symbol of the country's rich cultural heritage and an expression of gratitude to mother nature at the arrival of a new crop. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah also joined in with their wishes. The leaders urged people to celebrate Onam in a modest way, strictly adhering to COVID-19 protocols. Let us have a look at some of their wishes.

Onam greetings to everyone! The festival of Onam is a symbol of our rich cultural heritage and an expression of our gratitude to Mother Nature at the arrival of new crop. Let us take care of people from the weaker sections of the society and follow guidelines to contain COVID-19.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 31, 2020

Greetings on Onam. This is a unique festival, which celebrates harmony. It is also an occasion to express gratitude to our hardworking farmers. May everyone be blessed with joy and best health. pic.twitter.com/4pjpGRKk6Q

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2020

Warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Onam. May this festival bring joy, harmony, good health and prosperity in everyone’s lives.

Happy Onam! pic.twitter.com/8oOSoScZzE

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 31, 2020

Happy Onam!! pic.twitter.com/jARFvsEWDy

— Sambit Patra (@sambitswaraj) August 31, 2020

As Keralites celebrate Thiruvonam today, marking the high-point of the annual Onam festivities, a short film (with commentary voiced by my gifted sister @ShobhaTharoor) explains the ten days of Onam to the uninitiated: https://t.co/jaVIHWaWFG

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) August 31, 2020

Happy Onam to all my Malayalee sisters and brothers. May you have an abundance of joy in your life, good health and prosperity.

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 31, 2020

ओणम की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं!
राजा महाबली देशवासियों के जीवन में स्वास्थ्य और खुशहाली का आशीर्वाद दें। #Onampic.twitter.com/JQ0qhikQSd

— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) August 31, 2020

On the joyous occasion of Onam, here's extending my warm greetings to everyone. May the bright colours and soothing fragrance of the Pookolam fill your life with happiness, joy, and prosperity. #Onam2020pic.twitter.com/rORjc108id

— P C Mohan (@PCMohanMP) August 31, 2020

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