In English
The people of are extremely fortunate in many respects. Despite various political changes, the Keralites have adhered to their cultural heritage and observed festivals like with scrupulous regard for tradition. Devotion to God is deeply entrenched in their he arts. Even if some of them do not exhibit their devotion openly, for various reasons, it is imprinted in their hearts. It is because of this, they observe the sacred festival of with enthusiasm and joy year after year. You can realise the depth of their devotion from this single fact. Among the score of States in India, the people of are the only people who celebrate their unique festival in with boundless fervour and devotion. People from none of the other States have held any such celebration in . The manner in which Keralites, with all their women and children, celebrate the festival here testifies to their devotion to which transcends regional attachments. "" is everything for them. The devotion to the Lord is expressed in today in many forms. Their enthusiasm and devotion are highly commendable. The Chief Justice of , , and the Transport Minister of have expressed the desire on behalf of the people of that should visit their State and bless the people.