'Onam reminds of a colourful past'

Onam is the celebration of prosperity, but moreover it reminds of a time when the people lived in harmony with nature, opined renowned lyricist and Kerala Chief Secretary K Jayakumar.

He was addressing a gathering after the inauguration of Onam celebrations organised by Kerala Samajam Mangalore in City on Saturday.

“Onam depicts a period where all the people lived peacefully and happily under the rule of King Mahabali.

Today’s world, where only those people who have power decide things, Onam is a remembrance of a glorious past,” he added.

Mangalore MLA U T Khader said that Keralites adapt the culture of the place they are living and that is why they are successful in wherever places they are settling.

Udupi Deputy Commissioner Dr M T Reju, AJ Group of Institutions President A J Shetty, Kerala Samajam President T K Rajan, Secretary V S Ajith Kumar were also present during the function.

Cultural programmes and dance competitions were held as apart of the programme.