• Vishu in Sanskrit means “equal”, celebrates the vernal equinox, when day and night are roughly equal length. Although the astronomical equinox falls in late March, the Vishu festival falls on the first day of the Malayali month of Medam, which occurs on either April 14 or 15 on the Gregorian calendar
Come April 14, and in my hometown people stroll around looking to get a bunch of yellow flowers, and children excitedly burst fire crackers.
Vishu is a Hindu festival primarily celebrated in the Indian state of Kerala, which marks the commencement of the new year. We also mark this auspicious day as the first day of the harvest year. During my childhood, I used to wait for Vishu because all the family members happen to meet. Elderly folks give Vishukaineetam ( the tradition of giving money/ presents) to the children in the house.
A new kerala kasavu (silk cloth) , Lord Guruvayurappan idol (picture), Valkannadi (Mirror) Items arranged in the Uruli (brass vessel)- A bed of rice, grapes, avocado oranges, apples, blackberries. banana, yellow daffodil flowers & betel leaf with money.
What is the belief ? The belief of celebrating Vishu is connected to the Demon Ravana.It was said in the ancient mythology that Ravana never allowed Sun God/ Surya Deva to rise straight in the east during his reign. Ravana’s death was on the Vishu Day, and it was on this day Sun God/ Surya Deva started to rise from the east. Hindus of Kerala and nearby places celebrate Vishu to commemorate the return of Surya deva. We call such divine anecdotes as “Aithihyam” in Malayalam.
The most important event in Vishu is the Vishukkani, which literally means “the first thing seen on the day of Vishu after waking up”. Above is the Vishukkani kept at my home this year. The arrangement consists of all the auspicious items intended to signify prosperity and happiness. It includes rice, fruits and vegetables, yellow flowers called Konna, money and jewellery, all arranged around Lord Guruvayurappan in an ambience lit by nilavilakku or thookkuvilakku (traditional oil lamps) usually in the prayer room / area of the house.
We should keep the Vishukkani facing the east direction, and all the items offered to Lord Guruvayurappan on a brass vessel called Uruli. Beside the Uruli can keep Ashtamangalya Thattu, lamp & a silver vessel with holy water. Konnapoo / yellow flower which we keep in the Vishukkani.
After seeing the Vishukkani, we burst fire crackers and wait for our parents to give the Vishukaineetam. And it is time to relish a grand Vishu Sadya.
Above is the video of the Sadya made at my home by my lovely mother. We serve all the dishes on a banana leaf. Amma also made Paal Payasam or Kheer to add some sweetness to the menu. Amazing eve it was!
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