What is Vishu called in Hindi?

Vishu is commonly referred to as विषु in Hindi.

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🎉Festival• Kerala

Vishu 2027

· विषु

Kerala New Year celebrated with the auspicious Vishukkani ritual.

Auspicious Date

Wednesday, 14 April 2027

📅 Wednesday⏰ Pradosha / Puja Muhurat Applicable

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Significance and History

Vishu 2027 marks the Malayalam New Year and the astrological new year as the sun enters Mesha (Aries) rashi. The most important ritual is the Vishukkani — an auspicious arrangement viewed first thing in the morning, placed before an idol of Lord Krishna with rice, fruits, gold coins, new clothes, and yellow kanikonna (cassia) flowers. This first sight of the year is believed to determine the year's fortune.

Puja Vidhi and Rituals

Vishukkani — arranging and viewing the auspicious display before dawn
Kaineetam — elders giving cash gifts to children
Wearing new clothes (Puthukodi)
Visiting Vishnu and Krishna temples
Preparing and eating traditional Sadhya (grand feast on banana leaf)

Auspicious Puja Items

Items associated with the puja or highly beneficial to keep at home during Vishu:

✨ Kanikonna (cassia) flowers✨ Gold ornaments✨ Ripe jackfruit✨ Kani Vellarikka (yellow cucumber)✨ New clothes

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Vishu in 2027?+

Vishu 2027 falls on Wednesday, 14 April 2027 (Wednesday).

What is the significance of Vishu?+

What are the core rituals for Vishu?+

Core rituals include: Vishukkani — arranging and viewing the auspicious display before dawn, Kaineetam — elders giving cash gifts to children, Wearing new clothes (Puthukodi), Visiting Vishnu and Krishna temples, Preparing and eating traditional Sadhya (grand feast on banana leaf).

What is Vishu called in English?+

Vishu is called Vishu in English. In Hindi it is known as विषु.