Vishu is one of the important festivals celebrated especially in North Kerala. In Indian astrolgy, Vishu is considered as the God of time. As Vishu is the first day of Zodiac year, it is believed that, Vishu is the appropriate time of offering oblation to Hindu gods. Malayalees residing all over the world are celebrating Vishu with pomp and enthusiasm.
Lord Vishnu the preserver of the creation of universe, is the aspect, that is focused upon during Vishu. Konnapoov a golden yellow flower, which is associated with Sri Krishna is used liberally throughout the pooja time during Vishu.
This flower blooms only when the sun is in its most exalted position, which coincidest with the Vishu festival. I personally wish all, a very happy Vishu.
Vishu is a festival celebrated in the state of Kerala in South India. The same day is also celebrated as New year in several other parts of India such as Punjab (Baisakhi), Assam (Bihu), Tulu Nadu region in Karnataka where it is known as Bisu as well as in Tamil Nadu. The festival marks the first day of Malayalam Year and falls in the month of Medam (April – May). Vishu generally falls on April 14 of the Gregorian calendar. This occasion signifies the Sun’s transit to the zodiac – Mesha Raasi (first zodiac sign) as per Indian astrological calculations and astronomically represents the vernal equinox. “Vishu” in Sanskrit means “equal”. Therefore Vishu is more probably denoting one of the equinox days. Although Vishu (first of Medam) is the astrological new year day of Kerala, the official Malayalam new year falls on the first month of Chingam (August – September). However, 1st of Chingam has no significance either astrologically or astronomically. Chingam is the harvest season in Kerala and southern parts of coastal Karnataka.
Lord Vishnu the preserver of the creation of universe, is the aspect, that is focused upon during Vishu. Konnapoov a golden yellow flower, which is associated with Sri Krishna is used liberally throughout the pooja time during Vishu.
This flower blooms only when the sun is in its most exalted position, which coincidest with the Vishu festival. I personally wish all, a very happy Vishu.
Vishu is a festival celebrated in the state of Kerala in South India. The same day is also celebrated as New year in several other parts of India such as Punjab (Baisakhi), Assam (Bihu), Tulu Nadu region in Karnataka where it is known as Bisu as well as in Tamil Nadu. The festival marks the first day of Malayalam Year and falls in the month of Medam (April – May). Vishu generally falls on April 14 of the Gregorian calendar. This occasion signifies the Sun’s transit to the zodiac – Mesha Raasi (first zodiac sign) as per Indian astrological calculations and astronomically represents the vernal equinox. “Vishu” in Sanskrit means “equal”. Therefore Vishu is more probably denoting one of the equinox days. Although Vishu (first of Medam) is the astrological new year day of Kerala, the official Malayalam new year falls on the first month of Chingam (August – September). However, 1st of Chingam has no significance either astrologically or astronomically. Chingam is the harvest season in Kerala and southern parts of coastal Karnataka.
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