Washington, DC: The Sivagiri Foundation of Washington DC (SFWDC), a community organization of Sree Narayana Guru devotees in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, celebrated Onam and Chathayam 2025 with great enthusiasm at the Potomac Community Center in Maryland.
The celebration commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and a soulful recitation of Daivadasakam. This was followed by a traditional and sumptuous Onam Sadhya (feast), symbolizing Kerala’s rich cultural heritage.
In the inaugural session, Ajayakumar Kesavan, President of SFWDC, delivered the welcome address. Special greetings were shared by Sunil Kumar Krishnan, a representative of the Sree Narayana Association of New York, and Mohankumar Arumugham, Chairman of the World Malayalee Council—Washington DC Province (DMV).
A special highlight of the evening was the kickoff ceremony for the 2025 Florida Convention, held under the auspices of the Federation of Sree Narayana Associations of North America (FSNONA). Binoob Sreedharan, President of FSNONA, spoke about the significance of the upcoming convention and accepted the first registration from SFWDC member Peethambaran Thaivalappil.
The event continued with a vibrant showcase of cultural programs that reflected the spirit, traditions, and diversity of Kerala. The evening concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Mrs. Ambika Kumar, Secretary of SFWDC.
For more information about the Sivagiri Foundation of Washington DC and its upcoming activities, visit https://sfwdc.org
