Onam Souhrudam, a get-together as part of Child Sponsorship Programme from 17 centres of Sahrudaya Services and Charities and Rajagiri outREACH was conducted at Rajagiri Higher Secondary School Auditorium on September 02, 2023. This grant festival was celebrated after three years of gap happened due to COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of Onam Souhrudam was to provide an opportunity for the sponsored children to perform their talents, to realize the talents of their peer group in cultural activities, to explore and get to know the wide range of opportunities for higher education and also to celebrate Onam in a festive way.
Rev. Fr. Mathew Koikara CMI, Vicar Provincial, SH Provincial House, inaugurated the function by lighting the lamp. Dr. Fr. Shinto Thalian CMI, Chairman, Sahrudaya Services and Charities presided over the function. Dr.Binoy Joseph, Associate Director, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Mr Suresh Kumar A.S., Senior H. R. Manager, CUMI, Rev. Fr. James Puthussery CMI, Prior Manappuram Monastery, Mrs MeenaKuruvila, Project Director, Rajagiri outREACH, conveyed messages for the Inaugural and Valedictory programme respectively. Cine artists Kumari. Eileen Eliza “EnteMathavu” Malayalam Serial Fame and Ms Aiswarya Anil Kumar “Vedikettu” Malayalam Movie Fame were the Chief Guests of the day. 490 students had participated in the programme from the 17 centres. The main programmes and competitions of the day were Group dance, Group song, MalayaliManka&Maran, Quiz competition, different outdoor games and Cultural Programmes. Students from different centres participated in the competitions and won prizes. Later, traditional Onasadhya was served to the participants. The whole programme went on successfully under the guidance of different committees. A total of 750 attended Onam Souhrudam.
