"Delhi is with the families of Kerala in their happiness and sorrow": CM Rekha Gupta celebrates Onam at her residence

New Delhi [India], August 31 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday celebrated Onam at her residence in the national capital and stated that the Delhi stands with the families of Kerala in their "happiness" and "sorrow".
Speaking to the reporters on the occasion, CM Rekha said that Onam is not only celebrated in Kerala but across the country. She extended her wishes to the 10 lakh Malayali people residing in New Delhi and mentioned that everyone should join hands to work together for the development of the region.

"Today, Onam is not only being celebrated in Kerala but in the whole country, the whole world. I am happy that this sacred festival of Onam started from Jan Seva Sadan. I extend my best wishes to nearly 10 lakh Malayali families residing in Delhi. Delhi will celebrate this festival in the coming 10 days. May every household be filled with happiness, enthusiasm and joy. Delhi is with the families of Kerala in their happiness and sorrow. We shall join the journey of the development of Delhi as a family," CM Rekha Gupta said.
This year, Onam is being celebrated from August 26 to September 5, over a period of 10 days .
Onam is celebrated in Chingam month, which marks the beginning of the Malayalam calendar, and is a harvest celebration.
During the Onam festival, people usually wear kasavu saris and mundu (dhoti). It is a time when family members and friends come together and exchange gifts.
The festival also marks the Malayalam New Year and celebrates the homecoming of 'Mahabali'.
Kerala welcomed the Malayalam New Year on August 17, with people flocking to temples to offer prayers and celebrating the beginning of Chingam, the first month of the Malayalam calendar. (ANI)