Vishu Kani 2024 Date and Time

Vishu is a prominent harvest festival celebrated in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It marks the beginning of the Malayalam New Year and is observed with great enthusiasm and fervor by Malayalees around the world. One of the most significant aspects of Vishu celebrations is the preparation of Vishu Kani, an auspicious arrangement of various items that symbolize prosperity, abundance, and good fortune. Vishu Kani is an essential part of the Vishu festival, and it is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the household. The word “Kani” means “that which is seen first,” and it is considered highly auspicious to view the Vishu Kani first thing in the morning on the day of Vishu.

Vishu Kani 2024 Date and Time

In 2024, Vishu falls on Sunday, April 14th. The auspicious time for preparing and viewing the Vishu Kani is between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM on this day. It is believed that waking up during this time and seeing the Vishu Kani brings good fortune and blessings for the entire year ahead.

Vishu 2024 Date	Vishu Kani Time
April 14, 2024	4:00 AM – 6:00 AM

The Ritual of Viewing Vishu Kani

On the morning of Vishu, family members wake up early and gather around the Vishu Kani. The elder member of the family, who has prepared the Kani, blindfolds each person and leads them to the Kani. The blindfold is then removed, and the person is asked to open their eyes and view the auspicious arrangement. It is believed that the first sight of the Vishu Kani sets the tone for the year ahead, bringing prosperity, happiness, and success. After viewing the Vishu Kani, family members exchange greetings and partake in a sumptuous feast called Vishu Sadhya. This traditional meal consists of various vegetarian dishes served on a banana leaf, symbolizing the abundance of the harvest season The Vishu Kani typically consists of the following items:

• A mirror
• Raw rice
• Golden cucumber
• Betel leaves
• Arecanut
• Yellow flowers (usually Konna or Cassia fistula)
• Coins
• A holy text (often the Bhagavad Gita)
• A traditional lamp

Also Read: Happy Vishu 2024 Images, Wishes, Quotes, Messages, SMS and Whatsapp Status Vishu Kani is an integral part of the Vishu festival, and its preparation and viewing hold great significance for Malayalees. The carefully arranged items in the Kani symbolize the hopes and aspirations for the coming year, and the ritual of viewing it is believed to bring good fortune and prosperity. As we look forward to Vishu 2024, let us embrace the spirit of this beautiful festival and celebrate the abundance and joy it brings to our lives