Vishu 2027: Date, Time, and Festival Details

Vishu in 2027 will be celebrated across Kerala on April 15, Thursday. The Sankranti moment, which marks the Sun’s transition into the Meda Rashi, will occur on April 15, Thursday.

Vishu, the Malayalam New Year, is celebrated in Kerala and by Malayali communities across India. It marks the first day of the Medam month in the Malayalam calendar of 2027 and the Sun’s entry into Meda Rashi as per the Indian solar calendar. Every year, the Vishu date falls on either April 14 or April 15.

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Vishu 2027 is on April 15 Thursday

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Important Timings On Vishu 2027

Why is Vishu an important festival in Kerala?

Vishu is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in Kerala, symbolizing renewal and prosperity. On this day, homes are decorated with bright yellow flowers called Kani Konna. Temple visits in the early morning and a grand feast known as Vishu Sadhya are integral parts of the day. Families and friends gather to celebrate this traditional New Year with devotion and joy.

With elaborate traditions that include temple visits, festive meals, and firecrackers, the Vishu festival remains deeply cherished by Malayalis worldwide. It is also considered a highly auspicious time to begin new ventures and seek blessings for the year ahead.

Vishu Kani 2027: The Auspicious First Sight

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The most important ritual of the Vishu is the Vishu Kani, meaning “the first thing seen," for which families begin preparations several days in advance. Devotees wake up early on the day of Vishu to view the Vishu Kani as the first sight of the day, which is believed to determine prosperity and abundance for the entire year. The eldest woman of the house wakes up first and guides the family members to view the Kani.

Here are the items that are usually included in the Vishu Kani:

• Rice and grains
• Cucumber
• Mangoes and jackfruit
• Areca nuts and betel leaves
• Gold ornaments
• Coins placed in a silver vessel
• Sacred Hindu texts such as the Ramayana or the Bhagavad Gita
• A traditional mirror called Val Kannadi
• Lit oil lamp or Nilavilakku
• Fresh fruits
• Yellow Konna flowers, known as Cassia Fistula

This combination of food, wealth, and scriptures symbolizes abundance, knowledge, and prosperity.

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Common Rituals of Vishu

Vishu celebrations in Kerala follow meaningful and joyous traditions, observed with devotion and enthusiasm. These are the most common rituals observed during Vishu 2027:

• Viewing Vishu Kani: Devotees wake up before sunrise to view the Vishu Kani, an auspicious arrangement of rice, fruits, vegetables, and gold placed in front of an idol of Lord Krishna. It is believed that seeing it first thing in the morning brings prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead.
• Reciting verses from the Ramayana during Puja: Reading or chanting verses from the Ramayana or Bhagavad Gita during the Vishu Puja invokes divine blessings and moral strength from Lord Krishna. It is also a symbol of devotion and the triumph of good over evil.
• Visiting temples to seek blessings: Families visit temples, especially those dedicated to Lord Krishna, to offer prayers, participate in special Vishu rituals, and seek blessings from the deity for protection and success in the coming year.
• Wearing new clothes as a sign of renewal: The tradition of wearing new clothes on Vishu symbolizes renewal and the beginning of a new chapter filled with hope and prosperity. It reflects the positivity and hope that Vishu brings to every household.
• Distributing Vishukaineetam: It is a common and much-anticipated ritual of Vishu in which the elders give money to children and younger relatives as a symbol of blessing. This tradition also encourages generosity and strengthens family bonds.
• Lighting lamps and bursting crackers: Lighting oil lamps, known as Nilavilakku, signifies the removal of darkness and the arrival of positivity. It is also a common practice to burst crackers to add joy and celebration to the festive atmosphere.
• Donating to the needy: Charitable acts on Vishu are considered auspicious and rewarding, as they reflect compassion and the importance of sharing with others.

Traditionally, men wear a mundu with a shirt, while women wear elegant Kerala sarees adorned with gold ornaments. The entire day of Vishu is filled with positivity and family bonding, which enhances the festival’s significance.

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Vishu Sadya: The Festive Feast of Kerala

On Vishu 2027, families prepare a grand vegetarian feast known as Vishu Sadhya. This elaborate feast brings together sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and spicy flavors in perfect balance, representing the varied experiences and emotions of life.

Traditionally, the Sadhya includes rice, sambar, aviyal, rasam, pickles, banana chips, various side dishes, and payasam, a traditional Kerala dessert. A special preparation for this occasion, called vishu Kanji, is made using high-quality rice, coconut milk, and spices.

The feast reflects abundance, gratitude, and hopes for prosperity in the upcoming year.

Vishu and Other Indian New Year Festivals

Around the time of Vishu 2027, various Indian states also celebrate their regional New Year festivals, marking the start of a new solar year.

Here are the regional New Year festivals across India that coincide with Vishu:

• Puthandu in Tamil Nadu
• Pohela Boishakh in West Bengal
• Baisakhi in Punjab
• Bihu in Assam
• Pana Sankranti in Odisha
• Mesha Sankranti, celebrated as the Solar New Year in various regions

Despite being known by different names, these festivals together honor the harvest, prosperity, and the promise of new beginnings across India.

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