Vishu ushers in season of hope and faith

People woke up in the early hours to see the auspicious ‘Vishukkani,’ symbolising hope, promise and great prospects they wish to have in the year ahead. 

The ritual comprises arranging on platters auspicious articles like seasonal fruits, vegetables, flowers, gold and clothes which together form the first sight when the family members wake up to on the Vishu day.  

Keralites dressed in their traditional attire thronged temples across the state. Elders gifted coins to children as part of the custom known as ‘Vishukaineettam.’