Vishu Festival 2012 in Kurakar Gardens, Kottarakara, Kerala
Vishu Festival is an important festival celebrated in Kurakar Gardens, Karickom, and Kottarakara. Vishu is the New Year festival of Kerala, and is observed on the 1st day of the Malayalam month of Medam.Malayalis celebrate Vishu as the astronomical or zodiac new year in Kerala. In 2012, Vishu festival is on 14th April 2012, Saturday Vishukkani is the important event in Vishu. Vishu Kani literally means “the first thing to be seen on Vishu Day” Vishukani is a traditional ritual of arranging several auspicious things to be seen on the Vishu Day in the early morning. Some of the important things which are arranged include an idol of Lord Krishna, Nilavilakku, Knikonna flowers, raw rice, golden cucumber, betel leaves, areca nut, metal mirror, coins and coconut People across Kerala on Saturday celebrated Malayalam new year 'Vishu' with traditional fervor and offered prayers at nearby temples, looking ahead to a season of prosperity and harmony.People woke up early in the morning to see the 'Vishu Kani'.Temples across the state, including the famous Sri Kishna Temple at Guruvayur and Lord Ayyappa Temple at Sabarimala witnessed heavy rush of devotees on the occasion. In central and north Kerala, bursting of crackers early in the morning formed part of the festival celebrations. As part of the tradition of Vishu Kaineetam , elders in each family gave away cash to younger members. The highlight of Vishu is a sumptuous feast with several dishes mostly made of seasonal vegetables and fruits like cucumber, plantain, mango and jackfruit and a sweet 'payasam'. Prof. John Kurakar
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