President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi greets people on Onam

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greetings to people on the auspicious occasion of Onam.

President Kovind said in his message, "I offer my greetings and good wishes to the people of the country, particularly to our brothers and sisters from Kerala."

''Onam greetings to everyone. May this auspicious festival enrich our society with happiness, harmony and wellbeing,'' the Prime Minister tweeted.

According to the Malayalam calendar, Onam is celebrated in the month of Chingam which is equivalent to the Hindu solar calendar followed by people in other parts of India. 

The festival is spread over 10 days and culminates with Thiruvonam, the most important day.

This year, Onam began on August 25 and will last until September 6. 

Onam greetings to everyone. May this auspicious festival enrich our society with happiness, harmony and wellbeing: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 3, 2017