By Shreya Sarpal
April 14, 2025
Vishu is a Hindu festival celebrated by Malayalis in Kerala, marking the beginning of the Malayali New Year. Vishu Kani is a traditional setup of items placed in front of a mirror, which is meant to be the first thing one sees on the day of Vishu and is believed to bring good fortune and positivity for the year ahead. Here are the 6 main food items included in Vishu Kani.
The sweetness of mangoes symbolises prosperity and the arrival of summer, which makes them an essential part of the Kani.
Jackfruit is known as the fruit of abundance, symbolising prosperity, growth, and richness of life. Its large size and multiple seeds represent fertility.
Representing Lord Krishna’s favourite food, bananas are known for their nourishing qualities, signifying health, prosperity, and continuity in life.
It is a symbol of freshness, and its cooling nature represents a year filled with wellness and harmony.
Coconut symbolises purity and devotion, is often used as an offering to God, and represents auspicious beginnings.
Rice represents prosperity, sustenance, and hope for a bountiful harvest for the upcoming year.