Vishu kani, one of Kerala's most celebrated harvest celebrations, marks the beginning of spring as well as the Malayalam New Year. Keralites meet with their families to eat exquisite cuisine and shatter crackers.

1. Vishu Kani: The Divine Sight
of New Beginnings
Learn about Festivals - step-by-step

2. Vishu kani, one of Kerala's most
celebrated harvest celebrations, marks
the beginning of spring as well as the
Malayalam New Year. Keralites meet with
their families to eat exquisite cuisine and
shatter crackers.

3. ❖ When Is Vishu kani Celebrated?
Vishu occurs on the first day of the Malayalam month of Medam, which
corresponds to April. The event heralds the start of the new agricultural season
and is a celebration of harvest and community. The date of Vishu fluctuates from
year to year due to the location of the sun.
On the day of Vishu, Keralites rise early to get a sight of Vishu Kani, an auspicious
item made up of a cauldron filled with Kani-konna, or Indian laburnum, fruits,
paddy stalks, fruits, gold jewellery, silver trinkets, and a picture of the Hindu God,
Lord Krishna. To represent optimism and prosperity, a lamp, the Nilavilakku, is lit
beside the cauldron.

4. Hundreds of pilgrims go to the Sabarimala and Guruvayur temples. Some
devotees are given coins for visiting in the early hours of the morning. The elders
of the household also provide 'Kaineettam' (money) to the children. The Vishu
Sadhya, a lovely supper, is enjoyed by the family. The lunch includes
mouthwatering foods like as beans thoran, tomato rasam, semiya payasam, and
others.
Learn more about Festivals.

5. ❖ Date of Vishu Kani:
Kerala New Year, or Vishu kani, will be celebrated on April 15 (Friday)
throughout the country's southern region.
In Kerala, the ladies of the household will begin the day by praying and
lighting the oil lamp at their home shrine.

6. ❖ Significance of Vishu Kani
According to legend, it is the day when Lord Krishna slew the demon Narakasura
and ward off evil. It is also said to be the day of Surya Dev's return, according to
certain myths.
On this day, Lord Krishna idols, flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables, and new
clothing are put on the customary Vishu Kani. This day is also thought to bring
wealth and to mark the start of fresh goals and progress. People commemorate
the day with spiritual passion and splendour.

7. ❖ How do you make Vishu Kani for the Vishu festival?
On the day of Vishu, the first thing you notice is the Vishukanni. It is usually made
in the family puja room by the mother or eldest woman in the home. A lot of
thought goes into creating a suitable and auspicious Kanni.
The Akshatam, a rice and turmeric combination, is held in a medium-sized vessel
called a Uruli (a traditional Kerala cookware). A newly cleaned Kerala sarang with
golden borders (known as the kasavu pudava) is draped over it.

8. A golden-colored, shapely cucumber (called kani vellari) is put with betel leaves,
ripe areca nut (areca palm seed), ripe yellow mango, ripe jackfruit, and a
particular sort of mirror with a long stem known as vaalkannadi (hand mirrors).
The goddess is represented by the vaalkannadi in several regions of Kerala.
Another newly cleaned white fabric is folded into a fan-shaped fan and put into a
kindi, a spouted metal puja vessel.
The Vaal kannadi and fabric are placed in the kindi, and the entire arrangement is
laid on the rice in the uruli. A little plate is filled with rice, flowers, and a penny.

9. The entire kanni is built around a statue of Lord Vishnu or a picture of Lord
Krishna. Kannikonna, a bright yellow flower, is utilised to adorn the arrangement.
A bronze light is lit and put in the centre, in front of the kanni. On Vishu day, the
head of the family gives money or coins as Vishu kaineettam.
Small lamp or deepams can also be used to decorate the arrangement. The light
from the flame would cast a yellowish colour across the entire scene, creating a
wonderful mood.

10. MyPandit knows how difficult and confusing it can be when you face a
crisis in your life, or when you have to make a difficult decision and just
don't know where to find the answers regarding.
We have a team of expert astrologers trained who have helped over 10
Lac+ customers since 2019.
Finance Love Career Marriage Business
To Know more: https://www.mypandit.com/

11. Mypandit app is having good
features like talk to
astrologers free products like
a birth chart, yearly report,
etc. Used all these products
and very much satisfied with
their service.
Pruthvi sharma
Install
Download our app
today and talk to our
astrologer