Thiruvonam Crowds Fill Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

While worshippers gathered for darshan, political leaders issued messages emphasizing the festival’s role in bridging social divides. Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan urged citizens to transcend caste and religious barriers, framing the holiday as a platform for love and collective progress. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge echoed these sentiments, noting that Onam reflects the nation’s spirit of inclusiveness and cultural prosperity.

DMK chief MK Stalin invoked the legend of King Mahabali, describing the festival as a reminder of an era where all people were treated as equals. He challenged the concept of social hierarchy, advocating for a future where prosperity is shared rather than restricted. The ten-day harvest festival, which commemorates the homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali, reached its zenith today with families preparing traditional Onasadya feasts and creating intricate Pookkalam floral arrangements to mark the occasion.