'Vishu' is celebrated as the first day of the Malayalam Calender. The auspicious day when the head of family arrange a 'Vishu Kani' for the family to bring luck and prosperity to the family for the entire year.
In 2011, this day fell on 15th April. I had the tickets for my hometown booked two months back. I travelled to Kerala on 12th April. It was the first Vishu for us after the marriage.
On 15th April, at 5.30, we were called up for viewing the 'Kani' in our Pooja room. As a part of the custom, 'Vishu Kaineetam' ritual took place. We visited my younger cousins and gave 'Kaineetam' to them. My In-laws joined us for Vishu on 15th April by noon, in Kollam. We had the Vishu Sadhya at my home. As part of the get together, we visited some of our relatives. The air was good and everyone had a good time.
We returned to Chennai on 20th April. Thinking back now, we had a good time back in Kerala. A rememberable Vishu indeed after our marriage.
To end this post, let me wish each and every reader a prosperous year ahead.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
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