Onam, the vibrant festival of Kerala, was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Paavai Educational Institutions. The celebration commenced with Tamil and Malayalam prayer songs.
The Founder and Chairman of Paavai Educational Institutions, Shri CA N.V. Natarajan, presided over the function, while the Correspondent, Smt. Mangai Natarajan, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. Ms. Pooja, a student of the College of Pharmacy, delivered the welcome address and warmly welcomed all the dignitaries, faculty members, and students.
The Founder and Chairman, Shri CA N.V. Natarajan, delivered the special address. In his speech, he stated that Onam is celebrated in Kerala as a symbol of unity and in remembrance of King Mahabali. He highlighted that traditional festivals such as Onam reflect the prosperity and economic well-being of society. He further explained that the festival provides an opportunity to learn about the rich traditions and cultural heritage of Kerala, including its art forms such as Kathakali and traditional boat races.
He also emphasized that celebrations of this nature help bring balance to the mind, create enthusiasm, and inspire individuals to move forward towards the next stage of life with renewed energy. He conveyed his appreciation and best wishes to the students for their continued success and extended his warm Onam greetings to everyone.
The Correspondent, Smt. Mangai Natarajan, conveyed her heartfelt Onam wishes to all the students, faculty members, and staff of Paavai Educational Institutions.
The students of Paavai Educational Institutions celebrated Onam with great enthusiasm and joy. Faculty members and students dressed in traditional Onam attires celebrated the festival with colourful pookolams and lively cultural programs.The vibrant dance performances and melodious musical presentations by the students captivated the audience. Various competitions were also conducted as part of the celebration, adding to the festive spirit.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Pooja, a student of the College of Pharmacy.