Vishu (Kerala New Year) | விஷு
While primarily a Kerala festival, Vishu is also celebrated by Tamil communities in border regions. It marks the Kerala New Year and shares similarities with Tamil Puthandu.
Vishu (Kerala New Year) Wishes & Greetings | விஷு வாழ்த்துக்கள்
விஷு நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்!
Happy Vishu!
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History & Significance
Vishu falls on the same day as Tamil New Year (April 14). Vishu Kani (first auspicious sight) is similar to the Tamil tradition of viewing the Kanni on Puthandu.
Significance
Celebrates new beginnings and prosperity. The Vishu Kani arrangement is believed to bring good fortune for the entire year.
தமிழில் விளக்கம்
விஷு கேரள புத்தாண்டு. தமிழ்நாடு-கேரளா எல்லைப் பகுதிகளில் தமிழர்களும் கொண்டாடுவர்.
Traditions & Customs
Vishu Kani viewing
Vishu Kaineetam (giving money)
Wearing new clothes
Temple visits
Firecrackers
Traditional Foods
Related Festivals
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