KOCHI: ‘Swayamvara subhadina mangalangal, anumodanathinte ashamsakal...’ In the late ‘70s and ’80s, this song echoed through wedding receptions and celebrations across Kerala. The only song rendered ...

Vishu 2026 marks the beginning of the Malayalam New Year, a festival that symbolises prosperity, new beginnings, and hope. Observed this year on April 15, it is celebrated with rituals like Vishukkani ...

With the arrival of director Savin SA’s Vaazha 2 on April 2, theatres in Kerala have sprung back to life. The coming-of-age comedy-drama, featuring no film stars in its main cast, has emerged as a ...

Malayalam New Year is a major Kerala festival, also known as Vishu. In 2026, it falls on 15 April, a Wednesday. Families focus on the "first sight" idea, called Vishukkani. Elders give gift money, ...

Although Vishu is often associated with the New Year, the traditional Malayalam calendar actually begins with the month of Chingam; however, many people, especially in the Malabar region, regard Vishu ...

Vishu 2026 Date in India: Vishu, observed as the Malayalam New Year in many homes. The auspicious festival will be celebrated in the coming week and will also mark the first day of Medam in the ...