Vishu

Vishu 2022: Also known as Malayali New Year, the day marks the beginning of the harvest season. All you want to know about the festival.

It is said that demon king Ravana did not allow the Sun God to rise from the east and Vishu marks the day after Ravana's death when sun could finally rise from the east. These things are placed in a bell-shaped vessel called Uruli. The traditional metal lamp called Nilavilakku is also lighted and placed beside Uruli. On the day of the festival, all family members wake up in morning with closed eyes and look at Vishu Kani the first thing to attract good luck and prosperity. Vishu Thoran, Beans Thoran, Beetroot Pachadi, Manga Peukku, Tomato Rasam, Aviyal, Sarkara Varatti, Olan, Chakka Aviyal, Semiya Payasam are some of the delicacies which are part of the feast.