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Falls on the first day of Malayalam month Medam (April), which is the astronomical New Year Day when the sun crosses the equator.  Thus the 'Vishukkani' has over the years become a ritual arrangement of auspicious articles like raw rice, fresh linen, golden cucumber, betel leaves, arecanut, metal mirror, the yellow flowers 'konna' (cassia fistula), and a holy text and coins, in a bell metal vessel called 'uruli'. A lighted bell metal lamp called nilavilakku is also placed alongside. |
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Celebration Trends And Rituals 'Vishukkani'
has over the years become a ritual arrangement of auspicious articles
like raw rice, fresh linen, golden cucumber, betel leaves, arecanut,
metal mirror, the yellow flowers 'konna' (cassia fistula), and a holy
text and coins, in a bell metal vessel called 'uruli'. A lighted bell
metal lamp called nilavilakku is also placed alongside.As Vishu ushers in a New Year dawn, people wake up to behold the ritualistic arrangement. Giving off handsel (kaineettam) to the younger members of the family is part of the celebrations. |
