Happy Vishu Greetings

[Kerala Samajam Frankfurt]

Dear Members

Wish you a Happy and Prosperous Vishu.

Best Regards
KSF


Vishu:

Falls on the first day of Malayalam month Medam (April), which is the
astronomical New Year Day when the sun crosses the equator. Through
Vishu is identified with the Hindus religious beliefs, it is not in
any way a religious festival. As per popular belief, the first thing
people see on Vishu, the 'Vishukkani', is decisive to the year's
prosperity.

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.

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.

[Sebastian Purakal]

To
The KSF office bearers,
Thank you very much for your Vishu greetings which I reciprocate heartly.
Regards
Sebastian ChackuPurakal
Cologne

[Rejith Radhakrishnan]

Wishing you all a happy and prosperous new year ... .

cheers,
Rejith