<p>"On the auspicious occasion of Onam, I convey my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of Kerala and all Malayalees settled throughout the world." Patil said in her message to people on the occasion.<br /><br />"May this harvest festival of colour and vivacity bring prosperity and all-round gaiety for the entire nation," she said.|<br /><br />Ansari said, the mood of rejoicing is vividly captured in the rituals and festivities associated with the festival, transcending all barriers and uniting people in a common thread of brotherhood.<br /><br />Greeting people on the occasion, Singh said the beauty of Onam lies in its secular traditions.<br />"People of all religions, castes and communities celebrate the festival with equal joy and verve. The rich cultural heritage of Kerala finds true expression during the ten-day long festival," he said.</p>
<p>"On the auspicious occasion of Onam, I convey my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of Kerala and all Malayalees settled throughout the world." Patil said in her message to people on the occasion.<br /><br />"May this harvest festival of colour and vivacity bring prosperity and all-round gaiety for the entire nation," she said.|<br /><br />Ansari said, the mood of rejoicing is vividly captured in the rituals and festivities associated with the festival, transcending all barriers and uniting people in a common thread of brotherhood.<br /><br />Greeting people on the occasion, Singh said the beauty of Onam lies in its secular traditions.<br />"People of all religions, castes and communities celebrate the festival with equal joy and verve. The rich cultural heritage of Kerala finds true expression during the ten-day long festival," he said.</p>