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Vishu (Malayalam: വിഷു) is a festival [1] celebrating the Malayali [2] New Year [3] [4] in Kerala, Tulu Nadu, and Mahe of India. [5] Vishu falls on the first day of the month of Medam in the Malayalam Calendar [6] (April 14 or 15 in the Gregorian calendar). [7]
The celebrations mark the Malayalam New Year, are spread over ten days, and conclude with Thiruvonam. The ten days are sequentially known as Atham, Chithira, Chodhi, Vishakam, Anizham, Thriketa, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradam and Thiruvonam. The first and the last day are particularly important in Kerala and to Malayalee communities elsewhere. [13]
The Kerala New Year used to be on the day of the vernal equinox, i.e., the day when the sun is considered to move from the southern to the northern hemisphere. However, the first Malayalam month is Chingam ചിങ്ങം according to the Malayalam Calendar .
The confirmed case of Nipah virus infection, a 14 year old teenager boy died due to heart attack on 21 July 2024. In the years 2018, 2021 and 2023, Nipah outbreak was reported in Kozhikode district and in 2019 in Ernakulam district. [54]
A common characteristic of these festivals is the hoisting of a holy flag which is then brought down only on the final day of the festival. The largest festival in kerala in Pooram category is Arattupuzha Pooram at Arattupuzha temple and in Ulsavam category is Vrishchikolsavam of Thripunithura Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple.
When is Chinese New Year 2024? Chinese New Year 2024 starts on Feb. 10 and ends on Feb. 24. How long does the Chinese New Year last? Chinese New Year typically lasts about 15 days. However, a few ...
Once in a Year. The Nenmara Vallanghy Vela or Nenmara Vela is one of the most popular annual festival of Kerala celebrated at Nellikulangara Bhagavathy temple in Nenmara , Palakkad district . Nemmara and Vallanghy are two neighbouring villages in the south part of Palakkad district , which is in the valley of Nelliyampathi hills .
Lunar New Year 2024 – Year of the Dragon Tea. This tea blend from Harney & Sons is inspired by Nian Gao, a delicacy made of caramel, sesame, and coconut enjoyed during Lunar New Year celebrations.