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In this modern world nobody seems to have time, always busy with something. The other day I called my sister, and she was busy teaching her kid and had no time to talk. Both she and her husband would immediately give the phone to my father; I am fine with that, because I am calling to talk to my father. I celebrate some of festivals to connect to our roots and culture as much as possible that is my view point. I think most of us will be thinking the same.
Vishu is a festival of giving and sharing happiness and kindheartedness. Vishu usually comes in the month of Medam (Malayalam calendar, which run from April-May). This year it falls on April 15. It is one of traditional festival of Kerala which everybody celebrates. In other parts of India it is celebrated as Baishaki in Punjab, Bihu in Assam and Tamil Nadu as Tamil Puthandu. I love Vishu since my childhood, because appa always gave Vishukaineetam (generally some coins) and amma shows Vishukani first thing in the morning. Vishnukanni is observed early morning around 4.30- 5.00 A.M. I am not a morning person, so the only day I wake up early in the whole year that is for Vishu. Day before Vishu, Amma used to keep Vishu kani ( first thing seen on the vishu day), usually kept in pooja room. Vishu kani would include Lord Krishna idol, Uruli( Flat bottom vessel), contains rice, dal, vegetables like cucumber, jackfruit, mango, coconut , fruits like banana, pineapple, a new cloth , some ornaments, coins, and at last kanikkonna poo ( Cassia fistula,golden shower tree) with oil lited lamp, by the side. All these indicate prosperity . After having kaineetam we usually have a feast with all the vegetables we used to make the kani. Vishukani is famous at Guruvayoor and Sabrimala temples also. Special poojas will be held there on this day.
I have read that kannikonna poo only flowers till Vishu after which it loses it flowers and waits for the entire year to flower again. Usually in Kerala, rice is planted during this auspicious time and day of year, with the belief that harvest will be good.
After marriage I started keeping Vishukani with the available vegetable and fruits. This vishu is more precious as it is my little one’s first vishu so I want to keep vishu kani and have a feast with as much curries possible.
Wishing a Happy vishu to you and your family.
Our Vishu Sadya
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Swathi
This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
Swathi says
SN,
I will give the link as soon as possible.
GauravGaryNair-HandsomeMalluException says
Hi Swathi,
I'm a fan of your website.
I see your comment Recipes coming for the sadya above, Not sure if you got time to get it out. In case its already in the wesbite, could you please give links to the different items in the picture.
Thanks in Advance
SN
Meena says
ooh the spread looks fab...you must have spent hrs getting it ready.
Abhilash Pillai says
Vishu kani super!!
The sadya looks tempting.
che!!, Vishuvinu avide vannal mathiyarunnu... Ernakulam was a bad option. 🙂
I love payasams and your version looks tasty.
forkbootsandapalette says
lovely presentation....GREAT!! Happy Vishu!
Nithya says
Wow wow wow.. The spread looks too good and the festival is so divine. 🙂
Wish you a belated Vishu. Have a lovely yeah ahead 🙂
Panchpakwan says
Happy Vishu to you and your family..Festive spread looks yummy..So many delicious entries..
Gulmohar says
Happy Vishu again...what a lovely spread...I had almost the same menu too 🙂
Life is beautiful!!! says
Happy Vishu Swathi!!!...the feastlooks very yummy 🙂
srividhya Ravikumar says
wow.. looks awesome
Suma Gandlur says
Happy vishu to you and your family. That's a lovely platter. Great that you made all this yummy stuff with a little one. 🙂
PS says
Happy vishu swathi, you have a feast there both for eyes and tummy..
kamala says
Feeling hungry after seeing your vishu sadya. Happy vishu!!
Kiran says
Wish you and your family a very Happy Vishu.A feast for the eyes ,very beautifully presented.
Priya says
Happy vishu to u and ur family..wat a fantastic spread...seems u had a real feast:)..