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The yellow ‘konna poovu’ is the first to bloom in Now as a mature adult with my own children, the
Spring time and is adorned in the Vishukkani roles have reversed. Instead of my mother, I am the
display. one who sets up the Vishukkani and finding
immense joy in giving the Vishukaineetam! The
The presence of a unique bell metal mirror called
valkkannadi that reflects the image of the viewer. annual ritual of celebrating Vishu is something
The reflected image of yourself signifies that you embedded in our family, and while the children
are an image of God. have grown up and left the house, it is something
that we continue to perform each and every April to
The bronze uruli filled with rice, fruits and reinforce our Malayalee traditions, and to seek
vegetables, astamangalyam - the set of items used God’s blessings for happiness through health and
for daily puja, gold ornaments and money reflect wealth.
prosperity for the coming year.
The lamps that are lit remind us to remove the
darkness and ignorance in our minds.
The final ritual and the most awaited is the
Vishukaineetam, where elders in the family give
children money and bless them with wealth and
future prosperity.
