First sunrise after the Sun enters sidereal Mesha (Medam) · Kerala

Vishu 2027

Medam 1 · Kerala New Year (spring)

Date
Thursday, 15 April 2027
Sunrise (Kochi): 6:14 AM
Sun enters sidereal Mesha (Aries): Wed 14 Apr, 3:17 PM

About this festival

Vishu is Kerala's spring new year, celebrated at the first sunrise after the Sun enters Mesha (Medam). The day begins with the Vishukkani, an arrangement of auspicious items that is the first thing the family sees at dawn, followed by Vishukaineettam (gifts of money) and a grand Vishu sadya.

How it is observed

  • Vishukkani: golden konna flowers, cucumber, rice, fruits, gold, a mirror and a lit lamp before Krishna, seen with eyes closed until you reach it.
  • Vishukaineettam: elders give coins or notes to children.
  • Firecrackers and a vegetarian Vishu sadya.

All dates

DateNotes
Wednesday, 15 April 2026Sun enters sidereal Mesha (Aries): Tue 14 Apr, 9:24 AM
Thursday, 15 April 2027Sun enters sidereal Mesha (Aries): Wed 14 Apr, 3:17 PM

Questions people ask

Why is Vishu sometimes a day after Tamil New Year?

Vishukkani must be seen at a sunrise that is already in Medam. If the Sun enters Mesha after sunrise, Vishu moves to the next morning.

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