Monday 31 / March / 2025
Muscat/Thiruvananthapuram: People belonging to the southern India state of Kerala celebrated Vishu on Saturday, which marks the beginning of the agricultural New Year.
Hundreds of them in their traditional attire went to the temples in Muscat to seek the blessings of deities.
People in queues could be seen at the Krishna temple in Darsait with their family members.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his best wishes on the occasion. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan reminded people of their rich agrarian tradition. He called for unity and rejection of divisive forces that conspired to spread hatred.
Kerala Governor Arif Muhammad Khan greeted people of the State on the occasion. He asked people to use the occasion to spread happiness and strengthen the bonds of togetherness.
Opposition Leader V. D. Satheesan and Speaker AN Shamsheer also conveyed their Vishu greetings. Hundreds of people thronged temples including Sabarimala and Guruvayur temples to seek divine blessings.
On the day celebrations begin with the ritualistic practice of viewing ‘Vishu Kanni’ (a collection of auspicious items such as fruits, flowers, paddy stalks, vegetables, ornaments, a mirror and an image of God Krishna among other items set before an illuminated lamp. It is believed that if one views this as the first sight on waking up, it heralds prosperity for the entire year.
