Gautam Buddha Nagar DM Medha Roopam Sings Festival Song and inspires Kerala Community | Onam 2025

Greater Noida (21 September 2025): The Kerala Association Greater Noida celebrated Onam 2025 with grandeur and festive enthusiasm at the Longwood Banquet Hall, near Delta-1, Greater Noida, on Sunday. The event brought together the Malayali and Keralite community of the region, showcasing Kerala’s rich cultural heritage through traditional art forms, vibrant performances, and the much-awaited Onasadya (Onam Feast).

The celebration commenced with a cultural procession featuring Maveli, accompanied by the rhythmic beats of Chenda Melam performed by Dr. Kunjiraman Marar, Kendra Sangeet Natak Academy Award Winner, along with the talented team from the Delhi Panchavadyam Trust. The procession moved from City Park, marking the beginning of the day’s festivities.

The event was attended by distinguished guests including Mrs. Medha Roopam, IAS, District Magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar, who was the chief guest, and Mr. Alphons Kannanathanam, IAS (Retd.), former Union Minister, along with Dr. Nivedita P. Haran, IAS (Retd.), former Additional Chief Secretary of Kerala, Mrs. Aditi Basu Roy, Principal of GRADS International School, and Gajanan Mali, Founder, Ten News Network.

Medha Roopam began her speech with a warm greeting in Malayalam, captivating the audience with her deep connection to Kerala’s culture and heritage. She reminisced about her formative years in Kerala, having studied in Adur, Thrissur, Tiruvananthapuram, and Ernakulam, with major schooling at Naval Public School, Ernakulam, and St. Thomas Central School, Tiruvananthapuram. Medha highlighted her training in Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music, emphasizing the values of equality, education, and health that shaped her upbringing.

She spoke about Kerala’s disciplined lifestyle, where families balance work and home responsibilities, nurture children’s education, and prioritize cultural development. Praising Onam as a festival of inclusivity, she said, Onam brings together people of all religions, castes, and genders, celebrating unity in diversity. It is a reflection of Kerala’s ability to blend tradition with modernity while maintaining pride in its culture and environmental consciousness.

Medha also acknowledged the efforts of Mr. T. G Vijaykumar , President , Kerala Association , describing him as a “brotherly figure whose dedication and generosity inspire respect.” Concluding her address, she stated with pride, You can take Medha Roopam out of Kerala, but you cannot take Kerala out of Medha Roopam.

Mr. Alphons Kannanathanam, former Union Minister and guest of honour, while addressing said , “ I am K.J. Alphons, a Malayali. I served as India’s Tourism Minister and have lived in Noida and Delhi. Onam is a festival of unity—it reminds us that there is no distinction of religion, caste, or colour. All of us are equal, all have dignity. This is why we celebrate Onam, sending a powerful message of togetherness for India”

T.G. Vijayakumar, President of Kerala Association Greater Noida, echoed the sentiment of unity: As Mr. Alphons said, Onam is a symbol of togetherness. People of all religions, and even those without any religious affiliation, join in this celebration. It is a festival unique to Kerala, which brings everyone together. We are proud to see Chief Guest Medha Roopam highlighting Kerala’s culture and urging all to preserve and promote it.

The highlight of the celebration, Onasadya (Onam Feast), was served on banana leaves, prepared with authentic Kerala recipes. This was followed by cultural performances including Thiruvathirakali, Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, and other vibrant dance presentations by Nadana Thirtha Temple of Arts & Culture, Greater Noida, along with performances by Malayalam class students.

The Kerala Association also hosted a Special Pain Management Health Checkup Camp, in association with Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, providing free consultations by neurologists, orthopedicians, general physicians, and pain specialists from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, emphasizing the association’s commitment to community health. The event concluded successfully, reinforcing Onam as a festival of unity, cultural pride, and togetherness for Keralites residing in Greater Noida.

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