vishu kani

Vishu, also known as Bisu, holds immense importance for Malayali Hindus worldwide and will be celebrated on April 14, 2025. This day marks the sun's entry into Aries and the start of the Malayalam New Year. Celebrations involve prayers for blessings, agricultural pursuits, and visits to temples like Sabarimala Ayappa Temple and Guruvayoor Sri Krishna Temple.

Malayalam television celebrities are enthusiastically celebrating Vishu, sharing festive moments with their fans. Stars like Pearle Maaney, Aswathy Ash, and Mariya Prince showcased traditional attire and vishu kani. Celebrations included nostalgic throwbacks from Priya Mani and heartfelt messages from Shruthi Rajanikanth, who is celebrating away from family, spreading joy and festive charm through social media.

Vishu, Kerala's harvest festival, celebrated on April 14th this year, marks the sun's transit into Aries and the Malayalam New Year. Malayali communities worldwide observe it with the auspicious vishu kani, a grand feast, and vibrant traditions. This public holiday in Kerala brings families together to celebrate new beginnings with hope, peace, and prosperity.

April 2025 is marked by significant Hindu festivals, starting with Lakshmi Jayanti, Chaitra Navratri, and concluding with Akshaya Tritiya. Key celebrations include Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti, and various regional New Year festivities. The month features several fasting and worship days, making it spiritually enriching for devotees.

Speaking to TimesofIndia.com, Seetha actress Swasika Vijay shared her precious 'Malayalam New Year' memories.

Vishu 2023 is being celebrated today, on April 15 among Malayali Hindus in India and worldwide. It is also known as Bisu and marks the day when the Sun enters Aries zodiac, considered as the New Year. People show their gratitude to God and seek blessings from significant temples such as Sabrimala Ayappa and Guruvayoor Sri Krishna. They offer prayers, wear new clothes, and decorate their houses with lights, rangoli, and flowers.

"It's been a long time since we enjoyed a festival with the whole family," said Vidya Shankarnarayana, a Vishrantwadi resident, who is excited about having a long-awaited family get-together at her residence on Friday to celebrate Vishu.

This year's Vishu may hold more significance than those in past few years

Kerala has welcomed another Vishu, the traditional new year praying for prosperity and abundance. From making vishu kani at home to sharing pictures in traditional wear, here's how Malayalam TV celebs celebrated the festival and wished fans on the auspicious occasion.

After two years of Covid struggle. the Malayalis celebrated Vishu on Friday in a grand way. For the Assamese, it was the second day of celebration on the occasion of Rongali Bihu.

The Malayali community in Kerala celebrated their summer harvest festival Vishu with traditional fervour and gaiety.

Actor Saiju Kurup shares his Vishu memories