The Onam Celebration – “Aarattu ’26”, organized by the Ithihā Students’ Union of Pushpagiri College of Pharmacy, Thiruvalla, was held on 22nd August 2026. The celebrations commenced with the batch entry, banner reveal and public meeting. The welcome speech was delivered by Ms. Seiona Yadlin A. T., General Secretary of the Ithihā Students’ Union. This was followed by the Presidential Address by Mr. Ashin Rajan, Chairman of the Ithihā Students’ Union. The meeting was inaugurated by Rev. Dr. Mathew Mazhavancheril, Director, Medicity Campus with a ceremonial lamp lighting.Prof. Dr. Santhosh M Mathews, Principal of Pushpagiri College of Pharmacy, addressed the gathering and shared his message on the significance of Onam and conveyed his Onam wishes.Ms. Anina Mariya Simon, Vice Chairperson of the Ithihā Students’ Union concluded the meeting with Vote of Thanks. The celebrations include various competitions like Pookalam Competition, Onam Pattu competition,Malayali Maran & Malayali Manka,Musical Chair and Uriyadi.B Pharm& Pharm D batches presented cultural programmes showcasing the talents of the students and were followed by a traditional Onam Sadya and finally came to a colourful and energetic conclusion with Chendamelam, bringing the day to a memorable close. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Anju A. Varghese, Associate professor, Department of Pharmacognosy and Dr. Mincy Mathew, Associate professor, Department of Pharmaceutical chemistry.