Vishu 2026 Date in India: Know History, Significance, and All About the Kerala Malayalam New Year | When is Vishu?
Indian Express·2h ago·Positivity
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Vishu, the Malayalam New Year, will be celebrated on April 15, 2026, in Kerala. The festival marks the sun's entry into Aries in the Malayalam calendar's Medam month. Vishukkani, a ritual viewing of fruits, flowers, coins, and mirror, begins the day. Families wear new clothes, exchange gifts called Vishukkaineetam, and share traditional feasts. Vishu symbolizes new beginnings, prosperity, and cultural renewal rooted in ancient Hindu traditions and astronomical calculations.
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VishuKeralaMalayalam New YearApril 15, 2026Medam monthVishukkaniVishukkaineetam