Vishu, celebrated on April 15, 2026, marks the beginning of the Malayalam New Year in Kerala, India. This significant festival symbolizes the start of the Medam month and the harvest season, bringing families together for celebrations of renewal and prosperity. A central ritual of Vishu is Vishukkani, which involves viewing a carefully arranged display of auspicious items at dawn, believed to influence fortunes for the coming year. The arrangement typically includes raw rice, gold or coins, seasonal fruits and vegetables, Kanikonna flowers, a mirror, betel leaves, and a brass lamp (Nilavilakku). Each item symbolizes wealth, health, and blessings, and is placed in front of the family’s deity or an idol of Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna. This year, the auspicious viewing time begins at 4:00 AM, with the Sankranti moment occurring on April 14, 2026, at 09:40 AM.