PANJIM, AUG 22
Governor Dr S S Sidhu and Chief Minister Digambar Kamat have extended warm greetings to people of Goa on the occasion of ‘Onam’ festival.
the Governor extended his greetings and best wishes to fellow brethren in Goa and in particular the Keralite community in the State.
In his message, Digambar Kamat said: “On the joyous occasion of Onam, I extend my warmest greetings to everyone especially to all my brothers and sisters in the State.”
“May this auspicious harvest festival, which underlines the importance of agriculture in our country, inspire us to work for the progress and prosperity of our nation and to promote harmony and compassion in our country,” he added.
Onam, a harvest festival, is celebrated in Kerala when young girls and women make flower patterns called “Pookalam” in local parlance to welcome the mythical King Mahabali.
