Kozhikode: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday inaugurated Navaratri Sargotsavam 2026 in Kozhikode, Keralam, highlighting the importance of preserving India’s cultural heritage alongside development.
Addressing the gathering, he said India’s diverse Navaratri traditions reflected the spirit of “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” and stressed that cultural values and modern progress should go hand in hand.
The Vice-President congratulated Kesari Weekly for its contribution to Malayalam journalism and released the book Sangha Noottandile Akshara Mudrakal. He also presented the Sarga Kesari Award to P. R. Rajendran for his contributions to the fine arts.
Tamilnadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and other dignitaries attended the event.
