The decision to hold the Onam festivities at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi was taken at the state cabinet meeting here today, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told reporters here.
Besides the PM, President and Vice-President, Union Cabinet Ministers, MPs, state ministers will also attend the celebrations which will showcase the state's rich cultural heritage, Vijayan said.
Onam is celebrated to honour King Mahabali who according to legend ruled the state once upon a time.
It is believed that on Thiruvonam day the spirit of King Mahabali visits the people of the state. Flower mats (Pookalam) are laid in houses and family members enjoy the grand feast (Onasadya).
The Thiru Onam falls on September 14 this year.
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