“Vishukkani” in Malayalam means “the first thing seen on the day of Vishu after waking up”. Which is a Hindu festival celebrated in the Indian sate of Kerala marking the beginning of the new year.
New year, for us Keralites, starts mostly on 14th of April and it’s one of the most important day of the year.
The day begins with sight of vishukkani, with the belief of having a prosperous year ahead.
Sorry for the image quality as the shot was taken handheld in darkness 😦 as we are not supposed to switch on electric lights.
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Love the candle light…it sets the perfect mood, it feels as if I could sit forever lost in all that is there. I am a big fan of high ISO shots in low light, the quality is still high and any grainy feel tends to add to the ambiance. Great shot Sreejith.
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Thanks a lot for your comments 🙂
Yea, as you said, we used to sit in front of the lamps and pray for a a few minutes, it really feels heavenly.
For kids, this is the favorite festival, as they get new dresses and money from elders and it’s celebrated with lot of fire crackers.
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It’s funny how different places mark the end of the calendar cycle differently! I’m really warming to the idea of celebrating many New Years as I get a chance to start fresh more than once each twelve months!
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Yea, In India itself there are many different calendars followed and there by many new years.
If you are living in a city where people from across the nation live and work, you get many an opportunities to celebrate new year in a year 🙂
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ma che splendore, l’oriente e le sue tradizioni riescono sempre a trasmettermi un grandissimo fascino
bellissimo blog
felice nuovo anno
Ventis
but that heyday, the East and the traditions they always send me a great deal of charm
beautiful blogs
happy new year
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Thanks a lot for visiting my blog 🙂 and for your nice comments.
Have a nice day.
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This is a very good photo. The warm color brings a magical mood in it.
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Thanks a lot Iksa 🙂
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This is a beautiful photo, Im very moved by the grace of altars of all kinds. You have captured the warmth and lovelyness. Please take more lamplight photos! ❤
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Thanks a lot for stopping by my blog and for your nice comments 🙂
Have a nice day.
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I really like this image a lot-the colors are warm and inviting and the candlelight adds to the mood of the photograph-well done!
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Thank you so much 🙂
When we were kids, this day used to be the best day of the year 🙂 with lot of gifts and all from elders.
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