The New Year day celebration of Malayalees is Vishu. On the first day of Malayalam month Medam, it is grandly celebrated with great devotion and dedication. It usually falls on the 14th of April as per the Georgian calendar. Vishu in the Sanskrit language means “equal”. This festival is celebrated in other parts of India […]
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Religious History of Vishu
Religious History of Vishu, what is the history of Vishu festival? The origin, Mythology of Vishu festival of Kerala. According to the local legends, in the incomplete literary work named Trikodithanam Shasanam written by Bhaskara Ravivarman has mentioned regarding Chithira Vishu. It is to be highly remembered that Bhaskara Ravivarman was a king who successfully […]
Vishukaineettam’s importance in Vishu festivities
An important traditional ritual in direct connection with Vishu festivity is Vishukaineettam. It means a Hansel given wholeheartedly by elders or the eldest member of the family to all the children and other family members, relatives and friends. On the auspicious day of Vishu festival after immediately sighting the Vishukkani, the elder member in the […]
Vishu Greeting cards, Vishu 2023 Malayalam e-greetings & printable greeting cards
Vishu Greeting cards, Vishu 2023 Malayalam e-greetings & printable greeting cards.. Vishu is the harvest festival of Kerala observed on the first day of the Medam month (April – May) of Malayalam Panchang. Vishu 2023 date is April 15. Vishu is the first day in Malayalam calendar. It is 1198 Malayalam year as per Kollavarsham […]
Vishukkani: The age old Tradition of Vishu
In the Malayalam language, the word “Kani” literally means “that which is seen first”, therefore “Vishukkani” largely means “that which is seen first on Vishu”. The Vishukkani is a vista of auspicious items, comprising of fruits, flowers, vegetables, gold coins and clothes. It is grandly arranged by the mother in the family, in the puja […]
Vishu 2016 – April 14 (Malayalam New Year)
14 April 2016 is Vishu, the harvest festival of Kerala which is observed on the first day of the Medam month (April – May) of Malayalam Panchangam. Vishu is the first day in Malayalam calendar. This festival is also celebrated in Tulu Nadu region in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In some places Vishu is known […]
Vishu marks Kolla Varsham for Malayalees
A Hindu festival that is celebrated in the state of Kerala in Southern India is Vishu. It is also celebrated in the Tulunadu region (Udupi and Mangalore districts) in the state of Karnataka in Southern India. In the Gregorian calendar, it is usually celebrated in the second week of April. With Kolla Varsham, as per […]
Kalabhabhishekam for Vishu Pooja at Sabarimala Temple
Kalabhabhishekam was conducted at Lord Ayyappa Temple here on 1at day of the 10-day Vishu festival on 11 April 2015. As part of the Kalabhabhishekam, thantri Kandararu Rajeevaru in the presence of melsanthi Krishnadas Nampoothiri conducted Brahmakalasa pooja at the mandapam of the temple at 10.30 am. The ritual was concluded with Kalabhabhishekam on the […]
Vishu Pooja at Sabarimala Temple
Vishu Pooja at Sabarimala Temple, Vishu festival at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. Vishu celebrations at Sabarimala Temple. Vishukani Darshanam at the temple. The eight day annual Vishu festival is grandly celebrated at the Sabarimala temple located in the district of Pathanamthitta in the state of Kerala in Southern India. The temple reopens for this purpose after […]
Ayyappa Maha Padi Pooja on Vishu
Vishu festival is an auspicious day which marks the beginning of Malayalam Astrological New Year in Kerala. Ayyappa Maha Padipooja is also celebrated in Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple and many other Temples across the world. In 2015, Vishu date is April 15. Apart from Vishukkani Darshanam at Sabarimala Temple, Maha Padipooja is another important ritual to […]
Quotes on Vishu by Satya Sai Baba
“The holy festival of Vishu is celebrated by Malayalees. All the Indian festivals are sacred and demonstrate great ideals. The Keralites (people from the State of Kerala, India) celebrate their festivals ONAM and VISHU in the most sacred way.” He further added, “With each festival one should cultivate divine feelings. When you contemplate on God […]
10-day Vishu Festival at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple
10-day Vishu Festival at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple will begin on 11 April 2023. The temple will be opened on 10th for 10-day Vishu festival. Melsanthi Krishnadas Nampoothiri will open the Sreekovil of the temple at 5.30 pm in the presence of Thantri Kandararu Rajeevaru. As an ongoing temple practice, no ritual will be held at […]
Vishu 2015 | Zodiac Malayalam New Year 2015-16
Vishu is the Zodiac Malayalam New Year in Kerala. It marks the beginning of Meda Masam in Malayalam almanac, Kollavarsham. Mesha Sankranti, the transition of the Sun to Meda Rashi from Meena rashi heralds the Zodiac Malayalam New Year. Vishu Kani Darshanam (first sight on Vishu festival), Vishu Sadhya and Vishu Padakkam (bursting fireworks) are the […]
Vishukkani Darshan held at Sabarimala Temple
The annual Vishukani darshan at Lord Ayyappa temple will be held at 4 am on Friday. Preparations for the darshan like decorating the idol with diamond-studded ornaments and garlands were completed at 10 am on Thursday. With the opening of the Sreekovil by Melsanthi in the presence of Thantri at 4 am, the devotees will […]
Vishu, 15 April 2014
15 April 2014 is Vishu in Kerala. Vishu is the Malayalam Zodiac New Year day. It is the first day of Medam Month in Malayalam calendar (Kolla Varsham). This festival is also celebrated as Bisu festival in Tulu Nadu region in Karnataka and Chithirai Vishu (Puthandu) in Tamil Nadu. In some places Vishu is known […]
Vishu 2014, Vishu Festival 2014 date (Malayalam Zodiac New Year)
Vishu 2014, Vishu 2014 date. When is Vishu festival in 2014? Vishu is Malayalam Zodiac New Year. Vishu 2014 marks the beginning of 2014-2015 Malayalam Year, Kolla Varsham. Vishu is the harvest festival of Kerala observed on the first day of the Medam month (April – May) of Malayalam Calendar (Kolla Varsham). Vishu 2014 date […]
14 April 2013: Vishu Festival in Kerala (Zodiac Malayalam New Year)
Today, 14 April 2013 is Vishu festival in Kerala (Zodiac Malayalam New Year). It falls on Mesha Sankramana day on which Meda Masam begins as per Malayalam calendar (Kolla Varsham). Vishu also marks the beginning of New Year as per Tulu Nadu in Karnataka (Bisu festival). Vishu Phalam or Vishubhalam are the special predictions prepared […]
Items needed for Vishukkanni
In Kerala, Vishu is the Zodiac New Year for the Malayalees. On the day of Vishu festival, an assortment of auspicious articles which are viewed when a person opens one’s eyes is known as Vishukani, or Vishukkani. It is to be highly noted that the list of auspicious articles varies much from region to region […]
Vishu, 14 April 2012 (Zodiac Malayalam New Year)
Today, 14 April 2012 is Vishu (Zodiac Malayalam New Year) in Kerala. It marks the beginning of Meda Masam in Malayalam almanac, Kollavarsham. Mesha Sankranti, the transition of the Sun to Meda Rashi from Meena rashi heralds the Zodiac Malayalam New Year. Vishu Kani Darshanam (first sight on Vishu festival), Vishu Sadhya and Vishu Padakkam […]
Vishu 2011 or Malayalam Astrological New Year – 15 April
Vishu is the Malayalam Astrological New Year celebrated in Kerala on Vishuva Sankranti day which also marks the beginning of Meda masam. Vishu 2011 date is April 15, Friday. Vishu is considered as an important festival though it is not the actual New Year for Malayalam people of Kerala. The actual New Year falls on […]