- By Kashish Rai
- Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:47 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Vishu 2025 or Malayalam New Year marks the New Year for Malayali Natives in Kerala, Mahe and Tulu Nadu. It heralds the beginning of the spring season. This significant day is also celebrated in other Indian states as Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, Pohela Boishakh in West Bengal, Baisakhi in Punjab and Bihu in Assam. These celebrations mark the first day of the new month in their lunisolar calendars. Vishu marks the start of the Medam month in the Malayalam calendar. This year, Vishu will be celebrated on 14th April 2025.
Check out all the significant details about the date, timings, significance and rituals of Malayalam New Year below:
Vishu 2025: Date And Time
- Vishu 2025 Date: 14th April 2025, Monday
- Sankranti Moment on Vishu 2025: 03:30 AM
- Sunrise: 06:16 AM
- Sunset: 06:28 PM
Vishu 2025: Significance
Vishu is a highly significant day for Malayali natives, marking the onset of the Malayalam New Year and bringing new opportunities and hopes. Natives enthusiastically follow significant rituals to ensure prosperity and happiness in the coming year. The importance of the Vishu festival lies in beginning the new year on a joyful note.
According to local legends, Vishu commemorates Lord Krishna's victory over the demon Narakasura. This triumph is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion, symbolising the victory of good over evil. Devotees seek blessings of the divine lord on this day to bring positivity and prosperity into their lives.
Vishu marks the onset of the Medam month in the Malayalam Solar Calendar. (Image Source: Freepik)
Vishu 2025: Rituals
Individuals begin their day with the auspicious sighting of the Vishu Kani, a carefully arranged display that features Lord Krishna's idol, fruits and vegetables, konnapoovu flowers, a mirror, coins and a traditional lamp. Seeing the Vishu Kani is believed to bring good luck and happiness throughout the year.
On Vishu, people wear new clothes, burst firecrackers, visit temples and enjoy special feasts known as Sadya with their loved ones. Elders gift money to younger family members in a tradition called Vishu kaineettam. Performing charitable deeds is also considered auspicious on this day.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)
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