President and Vice President have greeted the nation on the eve of Onam, which is being celebrated on Friday.

Mrs. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil expressed hope in her message that this harvest festival of colour and vivacity bring prosperity and all-round gaiety for the nation.

In his message, Md. Hamid Ansari has said that the mood of rejoicing is vividly captured in the rituals and festivities associated with the festival, transcending all barriers and uniting us in a common brotherhood.