DIMAPUR — Governor of Nagaland La Ganesan on Saturday said that Onam is a unique festival which brings people of all religion together.
Onam brings all walks of people of different religion, caste and economic status under one roof which, the governor said, is the essence of Onam celebration.
Ganesan was speaking during the Onam celebration, organised by Malayali Samajan Kohima, at The Heritage in Kohima, an update from PRO Raj Bhavan stated.
He said that Keralites all over the world celebrate Onam with a spirit of oneness and equality. He also shared that there is no other festival in Kerala, which is so widely accepted and secularly celebrated as Onam.
Appraising the gathering that leaving the beautiful state of Kerala, they (Malayalis) have come to Nagaland for a livelihood, the governor also appreciated them for maintaining their tradition and customs with dedication, adaptability and togetherness.
Besides others, the programme was attended by Development Commissioner R Ramakhrishnan, Principal Director of School Education, DC Wokha Ajit Renjan, Joint Secretary of IDAN Reny Wilfred, Secretary IT Muhammad Shihap Ali, DIG (CID) Dr. KPA IIyas and OSD (Planning) Nayanthara.
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