Every April, just before the sun prepares to blaze through, a quiet ritual begins in various corners of the city. In flower markets that burst with jasmine and roses and the occasional, accidental ...

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Vishu is the Malayalam New Year festival celebrated in the Indian state of Kerala and by Malayali communities around the world. It usually falls on April 14 or 15, marking the beginning of the ...

Why kanikonna? The yellow kanikonna flower, which blooms in April, is seen as a symbol of hope and prosperity. There are many stories associated with the use of these flowers, all of which ...

In Kerala, these days the golden cascades of the kanikonna bring both good and bad news. The yellow clusters of flowers that turn the otherwise unremarkable trees of the Indian laburnum (Cassia ...

As the Malayali New Year inches near, the celebratory spirit is becoming ever more radiant. Especially so given that the festival hallmark is indeed the konna poovu (cassia fistula or golden ...

While styles may come and go, the bond between the Malayali and kasavu remains timeless. In fact, kasavu is the heart of every celebration in Kerala. This Vishu, the fabric has evolved with flair ...

On Vishu morning, people wake up early to view the auspicious arrangement of items such as rice, fruits, golden flowers (kanikonna), holy texts, mirrors, coins, and lamps, all placed before a ...

This Vishu, at least a few Malayali families living abroad will wake up to see fresh kanikonna (golden shower or Indian laburnum) flowers instead of the plastic ones. The yellow blooms ...

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