Grand Onam Celebration by Karnataka Nair Service Society®, Mangalore Unit

MANGALORE: The Karnataka Nair Service Society® (KNSS), Mangalore Karayogam, celebrated the Onam Festival with great enthusiasm on 16 August 2026 at Kootakkal Bhagavathi Auditorium, Kodialbail, Mangalore.

The programme was presided over by the President of the Association, Mr. Murali Nair Hosamajalu. The Secretary of the Association, Mr. V. M. Satheesan, welcomed the distinguished guests.

Chief Guest’s Address & Vision

The Chief Guest of the programme was Mr. Radhakrishnan Manikoth, a National Award-winning teacher and renowned orator. He appreciated the role of the Nair community in promoting Hindu society and Indian culture. He emphasized that upholding family values should be a priority in today’s society and appreciated the activities of the Mangalore Division of the Karnataka Nair Service Society and its close relationship with the local community.

President Mr. Murali Hosamajalu stated that the Onam celebration organised by the Karnataka Nair Service Society was a festival that brought together various Malayali organisations and local associations in Mangalore. He further highlighted the significant contribution of the Nair community towards the development of Mangalore, Karnataka and the country, and expressed the need to further strengthen these contributions.

Distinguished Guests & Dignitaries

The event witnessed an overwhelming turnout of esteemed guests and leaders:

• Sri. Vedavyas Kamath, MLA, Mangalore South, Dakshina Kannada
• Sri. Ivan D’Souza, Member of Legislative Council, Mangalore
• Sri. Satish Kumpala, President, BJP, Dakshina Kannada
• Sri. Ramanath Rai, Former District In-charge Minister, Dakshina Kannada
• Sri. Sathyan Palugulu, General Manager & Zonal Head, Union Bank
• Smt. Tejaswini, DGM & Regional Head, Union Bank
• Sri. P. V. Abhilash, Trustee, Sri Kollur Mookambika Temple
• Sri. T. K. Rajan, President, Kerala Samajam
• Sri. Sandesh M., President, Karnataka Vishwakarma Samaja
• Sri. Ajith Kumar Kulai, President, Kairali Kalavedi, Surathkal
• Sri. Mohan T. V., President, Sri Narayana Samskarika Kalavedi
• Sri. Suraj Raghavan, President, Karavali Friends Club & Ayyappa Kshetra, Attavar
• Dr. Sindhu S., President, Malayali Samajam, Mangalore
• Sri. Manohar Kurup, Chairman, KNSS Board, Bengaluru
• Sri. Narayanan Nambiar, Secretary, KNSS Board, Bengaluru
• Sri. Satheesh N. D. & Sri. Mohan Kumar, Vice Presidents, KNSS Board, Bengaluru
• Sri. Vijaya Kumar, Treasurer, KNSS, Bengaluru
• Sri. Harish Kumar, Joint Secretary, KNSS, Bengaluru

The programme was also attended by Smt. Sujatha Nair, President, Women’s Wing; Smt. Sreeja Nambiar, Secretary; Smt. Gopika Rani, Treasurer; Onam Festival Coordinators Sri. M. V. Rajan, Sri. Narayanan Keloth, Sri. Jyothish Kumar, Sri. Vijaya Kumar, Sri. P. K. S. Pillai, Sri. Satheesh Kumar R. Y.; Smt. Manju Ajith, Smt. Vasanthi, committee members, families, and guests.

Highlights of the Programme

• Cultural Extravaganza: A vibrant cultural programme presented by association members and aviation students of Indian Group of Institutions, Mangalore.
• Community Honours: Members of the Nair community who achieved excellence in various fields, along with talented students, were honored.
• Traditional Onam Sadya: A delicious, authentic Kerala-style feast served to all guests.
• Special Attractions: Artists dressed as King Mahabali accompanied by a beautiful floral Pookalam.
• Traditional Sports: Onam games including pot-breaking and tug-of-war organised for members.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Treasurer Sri. Ajay Kumar. The entire event was wonderfully compered by Smt. Navya Kurup, Smt. Sindhu, Smt. Greeshma, and Smt. Sreeja Nambiar.