Kochi: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan also extended greetings to people on the occasion of Onam.

"I convey my heartiest Onam greetings to the people of the state and other Keralites all over the world. Onam, which brightens every home with the joy of festivity, celebrates the cherished legacy of a life of equality, oneness, and prosperity and inspires us to strive to create such a society. Together, let us spread the melody, charm, and sparkle of Onam across the world as Kerala's message of love, equality, and harmony," said the Kerala Governor in a video message on Saturday.

Onam, a major festival in Kerala, commemorates the Vamana avatar of Vishnu and the subsequent homecoming of the legendary Emperor Mahabali. It is a celebration of unity, harvest, and cultural richness, binding communities in a tapestry of traditions.

Onam celebrations include Vallam Kali (boat races), Pulikali (tiger dances), Pookkalam (flower Rangoli), Onathappan (worship), Onam Kali, Tug of War, Thumbi Thullal (women's dance), Kummattikali (mask dance), Onathallu (martial arts), Onavillu (music), Kazhchakkula (plantain offerings), Onapottan (costumes), and Atthachamayam (folk songs and dance), besides the Sadya feast. (ANI)