Vice-President flags off pageantry marking the end of Onam celebrations in Keralam
Vande Mataram played in full at the start off the event
The official Onam celebrations of the State government in Keralam concluded on Sunday evening with a colourful pageantry that showcased the region's rich traditions, art forms, and aspirations. Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan flagged off the closing-day procession from a specially-erected pavilion near the Lok Bhavan gate at Kowdiar, drawing crowds lining the roadsides as performers and floats passed by.
The event featured over 60 government departments and institutions, along with around 100 traditional and folk art forms, with participants including cultural troupes from various states across India. The pageantry concluded with the stretch from Kowdiar to LMS Junction illuminated with festive lights as dusk fell over the city.
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