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4/14/2008 - 4/14/2008Vishu
Various,
India
Held on the first day of the month of Medam in the Malayalam calendar, the state of Kerala and surrounding areas celebrate the day of Vishu. The day marks the sun's arrival in the zodiac of Mesha and is the start of the New Year which is celebrated with religious ceremonies and rituals. It's traditional to share a large and lavish meal with friends, families and loved ones and the day is usually capped off with loud and equally lavish fireworks displays which can be heard ringing out all over the state. It's customary to give money to the poor and needy on this day.
Themes:
Religion
, Food & Drink
, Entertainment
, Culture
, History
, Spectacle
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Towns and villages in Kerala
Celebrated all over Kerala
Various, India
Getting there:
Air: Flights to Calicut, Cochin or Trivandrum.
Rail: The Indian rail network is vast with stations in most towns.
Contact Information:
Ministry of Tourism
Transport Bhavan
Parliament Street
New Delhi
110 001
India
Telephone: +91 (0)1137 11995.
Email: contactus@incredibleindia.org
Website: www.incredibleindia.org
