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Vishu is a traditional festival celebrated in Kerala to mark the New Year, typically falling in April. It is a time for new beginnings, and the highlight of the celebration is the "Vishukkani," a ritual where the first sight of the day is an arrangement of auspicious items such as rice, gold, vegetables, and a mirror, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.
Families also prepare a special feast, and people exchange gifts, especially new clothes, to celebrate the occasion. Fireworks and the famous "Vishu Kaineettam" (giving money to children and loved ones) are integral parts of the celebrations, which reflect hope for a prosperous year ahead.
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