The Vrindavan Kairali Cultural Association, Thane, celebrated Onam with great enthusiasm, organising a colourful cultural programme, a family get-together and a traditional Onam Sadya on Sunday, October 4, at Nakshatra Hall near Ritu Park, Thane.
The celebration was organised under the leadership of Association President M. R. Sudhakaran, Secretary P. K. Ramesan, Treasurer B. Prasad, former President Bharathan Menon, Balakrishnan and members of the managing committee.
The programme commenced with a prayer rendered by Siddhija Ramesh, a popular Mumbai-based singer and a member of the association family. Vice President Edassery Ramachandran welcomed the gathering, while President M. R. Sudhakaran delivered the presidential address.
The cultural programme featured a variety of dance performances, film songs and traditional Onam songs, reflecting the festive spirit and cultural heritage of Kerala. Kaikottikali performances and various dance forms were presented under the leadership of Shalini Prasad, with the participation of Rajani Balakrishnan, Vijaya Rameshan, Ramya Ravikumar, Shilna Prakit, Shruti Jishnu, Frency Bipin and Keerthana Sanjeev.
K. M. Suresh led the cinematic dance performances, in which Mohan Menon, Balakrishnan, Rameshan, Prasad and Ramachandran participated.
The musical segment featured film songs rendered by Radhakrishnan, Ramesh Pillai, Mrs. Ramesh Pillai, Siddhija Ramesh, Narayanankutty Nambiar, S. S. Narayanan, Suresh and Ambat Narayanan. Onam songs were presented by Shruti Jishnu, Vijaya Rameshan, Ramya Ravikumar, Rameshan, Prasad, Suresh, Balakrishnan and Ramachandran.
Young performers Anugraha Nair and Alisha Bipin entertained the audience with their dance performances. Adding to the festive atmosphere, Hrithik Prasad appeared in the traditional attire of Mahabali and conveyed Onam greetings to the gathering.
Former Thane Deputy Mayor and Corporator Milind Pattankar and Vrindavan Corporator Suchita Pattankar attended as special guests. Both were felicitated with a shawl a mark of honour and appreciation.
Association and managing committee members Unnikrishnan, Ravikumar, Ajithakumar Vakkat, Malini Ajith, Jinachandran, Anoop, Ajith Rajappan, Suresh, Damodaran and Sreejith contributed to the organisation and coordination of the programme.
Edassery Ramachandran and Prakash Nair compered the event. Association Secretary P. K. Ramesan proposed the vote of thanks.
The celebrations concluded at 2 p.m. with a sumptuous traditional Onam Sadya, bringing together association members and their families in a spirit of unity, fellowship and festive joy.