A resident of the Monarch Serenity Apartment Complex in Hegde Nagar, Bengaluru, is facing backlash for destroying a pookalam, a traditional floral arrangement made by local children to celebrate Onam. The Pookalam is a vibrant and intricate floral arrangement laid on the ground, resembling a rangoli, and is a cherished tradition in Kerala during the ten-day Onam festival. The term "pookalam" is derived from two words: "poov," meaning flower, and "kalam," meaning colour sketches on the ground.
Bengaluru Woman Sparks Outrage After Destroying Children's Onam Pookalam
A viral video, lasting 2 minutes and 20 seconds, captures Simi Nair, identified by various social media posts, arguing with residents while dismantling the floral display. The video depicts Simi confronting her fellow residents about the placement of the pookalam in the common area instead of individual apartments. She can be heard speaking in both English and Malayalam.
Following this, Sampigehalli Police registered a case against Simi, who originally hails from Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, reports Mathrubhumi.
When a resident explains that the lobby is a shared space, Nair dismissively steps on and destroys the intricate floral design with her feet. "That was truly shameless behaviour! Simi Nair, a resident of Monarch Serenity Apartment Complex in Bengaluru, deliberately destroyed a Pookalam created by children in the common area to celebrate Onam. This act not only reflects a lack of respect for the traditions and hard work of the children but also undermines the sense of community that events like Onam are meant to promote," read the caption accompanying the video on X.
The footage has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many users expressing their disappointment and condemnation of Nair's blatant disregard for the community's cultural traditions and the children's efforts.
In another recent incident, Sushma Iyengar, a resident of Bengaluru, voiced her criticism on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) regarding the quick e-commerce service BigBasket, which included free flowers with her grocery order for the Onam festival. Iyengar questioned the company's decision to add flowers as a complimentary gift to her purchase.
Her post quickly gained traction, igniting a lively online debate. Many users expressed their disbelief, wondering how anyone could find fault with receiving free flowers.
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