We are celebrating Vishu tomorrow, I am extending my wishes to mylotters too  |
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 Hi dear friends,
In South India, (Kerala state) the Malayalee (people from Kerala state) New Year starts on the14th of April and is celebrated as the festival of Vishu. The Malayalees make elaborate preparations for this day to ensure that the year ahead will be a fruitful one by following the custom of seeing the Vishukani (auspicious sight) early in the morning and it is an interesting custom of Vishu (Vishukani or Kani Kanal). Under this tradition there is a prescribed list of items that people see first thing on a Vishu morning. The custom stems from the strong belief of the people of Kerala that good things seen on the New Year day brings good luck for the entire year. Ladies of the house make preparation for Vishukani on a previous night. They would keep prescribed items including a cadjan leaf book, gold ornaments, fresh white cloth, a measure of rice or paddy, flowers of the Konna tree (Cussia fistula), halved jack fruits, halved coconuts and yellow cucumber in a big pot. Behind this pot is kept the bell metal mirror and a garlanded deity of Lord Krishna. Two standing oil lamps are also placed before the deity. Master of the house is the first person to take a look at auspicious things. Children are brought blind folded from their rooms to watch Vishukani. Many people in Kerala prefer to perform Vishukani in temples. Children are given small amount of cash on the Vishu Day in a belief that it ensures prosperity for children. This tradition is called Vishu Kaineetam.
I think now mylotters get an idea about our celebration.
Thanks to all who have taken time to read my post and accepts my wishes.
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 Sreekala (1759) | 9 months ago | Hi balasri,
I am so glad to know that you were in Sabrimala temple, which is situated in South India, Kerala, (yes the temple is opened for Vishu) on the occasion of vishu and seen vishukani and got vishu kaineettam(coin/money) from Tanthri. You were so lucky to had darshan at 4.30 I hope there was no rush at that time. So the vishu day was a blessed day for you. Nice to know it
In Delhi, here also there are south Indian temples and we visited there and get the coin from Tantritoo but it was much rush and we had to wait much time in queue for get into the temple.
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 balasri (9472) | 9 months ago |  Yes I really feel very much blessed on that auspicious day and consider myself to have the best dharshan of the Lord Ayyappa at the very dawn of the New Year.
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| 22. suzzy3 (3988) | 9 months ago |  It all sounds wonderful I hope you had a lovely day of Vishu and all had a good time.I am late as being away for a week on holiday send you all our good wishes from England.xxxxxx
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| 23. mimpi1911 (8101) | 8 months ago |  I had no idea that you are from Kerala. I wish you a HAPPY VISHU. even though very late my earnest wishes are not the less. We also celebrated New year's Day on the same day as Vishu. Its called POILA BAISHAKH (First day of Baishakh).
Thanks for the elaborate description of the celebration. Hope you had a good time. Wishing you a whole year of blessings and love.
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| 24. tigeruncle (897) | 7 months ago |  Hi Sreekala thanks for this discussion in this open platform. Let people around the globe learn about the festivals, culture, traditions of India, particularly the Hindus.
I like sharing too, see my discussins respond to them.
Happy mylotting and cheers.
Subash
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| Sreekala (1759) | 1 month ago | Hi arun,
So you are from Orissa, now only I know the same. How was the celebration and I hope you enjoyed it with your family. In each state of India are celebrating different types of festivals. It is a part of our culture.
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