Vishu

Puthandu 2020: Narendra Modi, Amit Shah take to Twitter to wish Tamilians 'harmony, happiness, health'

Wishing the nation on this joyous festival, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is praying for a year full of joy and wonderful health.

From Baisakhi to Vishu, these traditional foods mark the advent of New Year festivals across India

Baisakhi in Punjab, Poila Boishak in West Bengal, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Assam, Ugadi in Karnataka, Vishu in Kerala, Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and the Sindhi New Year Cheti Chand— are all an embodiment of the same celebratory spirit when people use fresh produce from the harvest and cook an assortment of dishes.

Kerala Hindus celebrate Vishu with religious fervour, devotees begin day with 'Vishukani darshan'

Hindus across Kerala celebrated Vishu or the traditional new year on Sunday and prayed for good luck and fortune for the coming year.

Vishu: The traditions, importance and history associated with Kerala's New Year festival

Malayalis believe that an auspicious object is the first thing they should see on Vishu, so that the rest of the year is prosperous.

Kollam temple fire: It is just another reminder of Kerala's fireworks craze

A fireworks competition resulted in deaths of over 100 in Kollam’s Puttingal temple

PM Modi greets nation, wishes everyone on Baisakhi, Bihu and Vishu

PM Modi tweets special wishes for the various festivals celebrated across India

Kerala ministry gives LCD TVs as Vishu gift to ministers, prompts outrage

At a time when the State is dealing with an unprecedented drought, the Ministry's gesture of 'gifting' LCD's to the MLA's, has sparked a row.