Today is Thiruonam. Keralites across the globe is celebrating their biggest festival Onam today.<br />''<br />''Onam, the most popular festival of Kerala, is being celebrated today in all its glory. The annual harvest festival of Onam falls in the month of Chingam. It is a 10-day long festival from Atham to Thiruonam. Onam commemorates the return of a mythical, righteous King Mahabali. Onam celebrations include Onasadya, Onakodi, Pookkalam, Vallam Kali, Pulikali etc. <br />''<br />''The festival of Onam is known for its secularity and inclusiveness. Irrespective of the caste and community, Onam is being celebrated by Keralites across the globe with full spirit.<br />''<br />''The President, Vice President and Prime Minister have greeted people on the occasion of Onam. <br />''<br />''In his message, President Ram Nath Kovind said, coinciding with the harvest season, Onam brings with it optimism for the future and gratitude for nature's bounty. He hoped that the auspicious harvest festival, which underlines the importance of agriculture in the country will inspire people to work for the progress and prosperity of the nation.<br />''<br />''Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu said, Onam is a celebration of material prosperity as well as values of honesty, integrity, kindness, sacrifice and contentment. He said, it represents the surrendering of human ego and the attainment of inner-peace.<br />''He hoped that the joyous festival will usher in a new era of peace, prosperity and happiness in the country.<br />''<br />''In a tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoped that the festival will further the spirit of happiness, well-being and prosperity in the society.