Vishu Kani 2024 – Why And How To Celebrate This Auspicious Day?

Vishukkani

Arranging and seeing Vishukkani is the most significant event in Vishu. The Malayalam word ‘Kani’ means ‘that which is seen first,’ and ‘Vishukkani’ means ‘that which is seen first after waking up on the day of Vishu.’ The Vishukkani is set up in the family puja room on the night before Vishu. A bunch of Konna flowers, an image or idol of Lord Vishnu/Krishna, nilavilakku (lamp), rice, fruits, vegetables, betel leaves, areca nut, coconut, mirror, gold, kasavu mundu, holy book, and coins are among the auspicious articles that signify prosperity.

It is customary for all members of the family to wake up early on Vishu pulari (Vishu day’s dawn) and go to the puja room with their eyes closed so that the first thing they see is the glorious sight of Vishukkani. Kanikaanal is the name of this rite. According to legend, seeing Vishukkani as the first thing in the New Year would ensure a prosperous and peaceful year.

Kanikonna (a character in the manga Kanikonna)

Cassia fistula, which produces bright yellow blossoms, is known as Kanikonna in Malayalam. Speaking of vishu kani items, the tree’s flowers, known as Konnapoovu, are the most basic item needed for Vishukkani, and the tree will be in full bloom in April when the sun is at its highest point. When other things are scarce, people can set Vishukkani with a bouquet of Konna flowers and an image of God.

Kani Orukkal (Arranging Vishukkani)

Vishukkani – the auspicious things panorama is carefully prepared the night before. Typically, the lady of the house is in charge of setting this. An uruli (a circular vessel made of panchaloha – five metals) is used to hold the array of auspicious objects. Kanikkonna’s golden yellow flowers reflect wealth. Vegetables and fruits have been planted, indicating a rich vegetation and farming climate. Cucumber, tender mango, jackfruit, and banana are common items in the show, but pineapple, grapes, cashew fruits, and other vegetables are also popular.

Other things widely used include betel leaves and areca nut, rice, coconut, mirror, gold, kasavu mundu, coins, and holy text (Ramayana or Bhagavad Gita), all of which are put before an idol or image of Lord Krishna or Vishnu. Aside from that, there’s Nilavilaku, a metal lamp with wicks made of starched cloth bits soaked in oil.

Vishukkani includes akshatam, which is a rice and turmeric mixture served in an uruli or brass dish. It’s possible that the rice you’re taking contains equal parts of husked and unhusked grains. Valkkannadi – a unique mirror with a golden frame and a long handle. If you don’t have Valkkannadi, you can use a regular mirror instead.

Panchaloham, a composite of five metals, has traditionally been used to make urulis. Panchaloham is a representation of the universe made up of five great elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space.

Kanikaan

At the auspicious hour of Brahma Muhurtha, deepam or nilavilakku is lit in Vishu Pulari (dawn of Vishu) (4am to 6am). In addition, the deepam is a sign of spiritual wisdom. In the light of nilavilakku and its mirror reflection, the golden yellow Kanikonna flowers, ripened fruits and vegetables, akshatam, panchaloha, and polished brass of kind give Vishukkani a golden hue.

The coins reflect monetary, cultural, and spiritual wealth, while the Kanikonna flowers associated with Lord Krishna represent the sun or Vishnu’s eyes. Typically, the lady of the house lights the lamp and takes in the auspicious sight of Vishukkani, waking up other members who will come to the puja room with their eyes closed to see the auspicious Vishukkani as the year’s first sight. Vishukkani is not only for those who visit the puja room but also for the elderly and sick who are unable to visit the shrine. It’s also taken outside to the cowshed, where it’s put on a show for all of nature to see.

In Vishu pulari, reading verses from the Ramayana or Bhagavad Gita is considered auspicious. The page of the Ramayana that is opened is thought to have meaning in the coming year. In Jyotishastra, Lord Vishnu, the preserver of life, is also known as Kaala Purusha, or God of Time, which makes the beginning of the zodiac year a good time to worship the Lord.

Vishukkaineetam

Vishukkaineetam is another significant Vishu tradition. It is customary for elders to give money to the younger generation or for landlords to give money to tenants. Traditionally, the family head bestows vishukaineetam on the younger generation, servants, and other staff, and wishes them well.

Some wealthy families give money not only to their children and employees but also to their neighbours and locals. Vishukkaineetam should be freely given, and it should be reverently embraced.

Sadya Vishu

The Vishu feast, also known as Sadya, is made up of equal parts of salty, sweet, sour, and bitter foods. While Sadya, or traditional feast, is a part of all Kerala festivals, the Vishu Sadya has a few requirements. The significant Vishu preparations include Vishu Kanji, Vishu Katta, Veppam Poo Rasam (a bitter neem preparation), Mambazha Pulissery (a sour mango soup), and Thoran (a traditional side dish made of chopped vegetables and grated coconut).

Vishu Katta is a delicacy made from freshly harvested rice powder, coconut milk, and jaggery, and Vishu Kanji is rice, coconut milk, and spice preparation.

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