Residents of the Monarch Serenity Apartment Complex in Hegde Nagar, Bengaluru, are expressing their outrage after a woman reportedly destroyed a Pookalam, a traditional floral arrangement made by children to celebrate the Onam festival.
The incident, captured on video, shows the woman—identified by social media users as Simi Nair—arguing with residents as she dismantles the Pookalam in the community’s common area. In the 2:20 minute clip, she can be heard speaking in both English and Malayalam, but the specifics leading to this confrontation remain unclear. The authenticity of the viral video has not been independently verified.
Check the video here:
That was truly shameless behavior! 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 shows a lack of respect for the traditions and efforts of the… pic.twitter.com/RrGrb9d3W0
— Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) September 22, 2024
(Video Source: HT)
The Pookalam is a cherished symbol of joy and unity during Onam, and according to posts on social media, the arrangement was meticulously crafted by children as part of the festivities.
Social Media Reaction:
The incident has sparked strong reactions online. One user on X (formerly Twitter) reacted strongly to the video, stating, “She didn’t learn from Bharat’s culture that our neighborhood is our family.” Many users are calling for the apartment association to take formal action, with some suggesting filing a police complaint against the woman for her behavior.
“What a vicious and hateful woman,” X user Mini said.
Broader Discussions:
This event has ignited discussions about the importance of respect and consideration within residential communities.
In a related incident, another Bengaluru resident, Sushma Iyengar, took to social media to criticize the e-commerce platform BigBasket for including free flowers with her grocery order during the Onam festival. Iyengar questioned why the company added flowers as a complimentary gift to her purchase. Her post quickly went viral, sparking a heated online debate, with some even wondering how anyone could take issue with receiving free flowers.
As discussions continue, residents are left contemplating the significance of community spirit during festive occasions.
