Sivagiri Foundation of Washington, D.C. celebrates Onam & Chathayam 2025

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Organizers and attendees at the recent celebration of Onam and Chathayam by the Sivagiri Foundation of Washington, D.C. ALL PHOTOS: Courtesy Sivagiri Foundation

The Sivagiri Foundation of Washington DC (SFWDC), a community organization of Sree Narayana Guru devotees in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, recently celebrated Onam and Chathayam 2025 at the Potomac Community Center in Maryland. The event was organized to pass on the teachings and vision of Sree Narayana Guru to the younger generation, a Sept. 6, press release from the organization said..

A cultural program was part of the Sivagiri Foundation’s celebration of Onam and Chathayam, recently in greater Washington, D.C.

The celebration commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and recitation of Daivadasakam. This was followed by a traditional, sumptuous Onam Sadhya (feast), representing Kerala’s rich cultural heritage.

President of SFWDC Ajayakumar Kesavan, 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).

Prayers being offered at the recent Sivagiri Foundation celebration of Onam and Chathayam in greater Washington, D.C.
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A 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.

Cultural programs that reflected the spirit, traditions, and diversity of Kerala were part of the evening. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ambika Kumar, secretary of SFWDC.

Organizers emphasized that events like these not only preserve the cultural legacy of Kerala but also strengthen community bonds across generations in the United States.

For more information about the Sivagiri Foundation of Washington DC and its upcoming activities, please visit https://sfwdc.org

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