President's Greetings on the Occasion of Onam

Rashtrapati Bhavan : 28-08-2012

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee in his message on the occasion of Onam, which is being celebrated tomorrow, has said: -

"On the joyous occasion of Onam, I offer my warm felicitations and heartiest greetings to all my brothers and sisters belonging to Kerala.

This unique festival brings out the rich cultural heritage of Kerala in it's best form and spirit. The auspicious occasion is marked by a resolve to lead our lives by imbibing the virtues of truth, love, piety and humility. May this harvest festival instil in us the spirit of national integration and inspire us to work for further development of our country".

This release issued at 1130 hrs