As the sun rises on the first day of Medam, the Malayalam month that marks the beginning of the traditional Hindu calendar, millions of people across Kerala and other parts of South India celebrate Vishu. This joyous occasion is a time for family reunions, feasting, and offering gratitude to the divine.
Vishu is celebrated with various customs and traditions, each with its own significance. One of the most popular traditions is the Vishukkani, which means “the first sight.” In this ritual, an elaborate arrangement of auspicious items, including flowers, fruits, vegetables, grains, and gold coins, is set up the night before Vishu in front of the deity’s idol or image. The arrangement is viewed by the family members as soon as they wake up on Vishu morning, and it is believed that the first sight of the Vishukkani brings prosperity and good luck for the rest of the year.
Another important custom of Vishu is the Vishukkaineetam, in which elders of the family give money to younger members as a token of love and blessings. This custom represents the continuity of family ties and the sharing of wealth and prosperity.
Vishu also involves a lot of feasting, with families cooking and sharing traditional dishes like Vishu Kanji, a rice porridge made with coconut milk, and Vishu Sadya, a grand feast with various vegetarian dishes served on a banana leaf.
As we celebrate this joyous occasion, the team at ‘areekode news‘ extends our warmest greetings to all our Hindu viewers. May this Vishu bring you and your loved ones prosperity, happiness, and peace. May the new year be filled with opportunities to grow, learn, and connect with the divine.
At ‘areekode news‘, we embrace the rich cultural traditions of our community, and we are honored to be a part of your celebrations. We hope this Vishu brings you closer to your loved ones and strengthens the bonds of family and friendship.
As we look forward to another year filled with hope and promise, let us continue to foster goodwill and understanding within our community. Happy Vishu from the team at ‘Areekode News‘!
Vishu is a time for renewal, reflection, and celebration. As we welcome the new year, let us embrace the traditions and customs that define our culture, and let us remember the values that bring us closer as a community. May this Vishu be a reminder of the abundant blessings that surround us, and may it inspire us to spread joy, kindness, and compassion wherever we go.
The most significant of rituals related to Vishu celebration is the viewing of the Vishukkani, which literally means โthe first thing seen on the day of Vishuโ. Vishukkani consists of a sacred ceremonial preparation of all auspicious items considered to be the omen of good luck and prosperity. These include coconut, betel leaves, arecanut, Kanikkonna flower (Golden Shower), raw rice, golden cucumber, jack fruit, a traditional metallic mirror, gold jewellery, a holy book, new cotton dhoti and coins or currency notes. All these articles are placed in an Uruli (a special vessel made of bell metal). A traditional metal lamp called โNilavilakkuโ is also lighted and placed alongside the Vishukkani before the deity of Lord Krishna (representing Lord Vishnu). The lamp is lighted by an elder female member of the family in the early hours on the day of Vishu and the others are led with their eyes closed to get the sight of Vishukkani as the first thing in the morning. Verses from the Ramayana are recited and firecrackers are burst.
During Vishu people buy new clothes or Puthukodi to wear on that occasion and as per the custom give money to family members and friends called as Vishukkaineetam. They also prepare a feast or sadya which includes cuisines like Mampazhappulissery, Veppampoorasam, Vishu kanji and Vishu kutu. As per the ancient belief an auspicious Vishukkani seen at dawn of this day is considered lucky for the entire year so it is prepared with lots of care to make it a positive sight. Reading verses from the epic Ramayana after viewing the Vishukkani is auspicious and it is believed that randomly opening a page from this epic and reading it will have a bearing on that personโs life in that year. As per Indian astrology Vishu festival comes when the sun crosses the plane of the earth’s equator, making night and day approximately equal length. The meaning of the word Vishu in Sanskrit is equal and this is the day when farmers in Kerala start their agriculture activities.
Vishu is celebrated all over India under different names like Bihu in Assam, Baisakhi in Punjab, Puthandu in Tamil nadu and Bisu in Karnataka.
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