New Year and all things bright and auspicious!

Seasons Greetings and Happy Vishu to all!!

I had the most exciting Vishu experience ever! I was at my friends place in Vaikom. It was a great opportunity to witness the most beautiful traditions and the celebrations that surrounds this great Kerala festival. One of the functions held a night before Vishu was called Garuda Thookam. It is believed that the Devi kills Asura (the bad1!!) and the garundan (eagle) dances to pacify her. He dances throughout the night and it culminates in the temple.

Had awesome sadya too (yum!). The next day was Vishu. I was woken up and shown the Vishukani. An enthralling sight of Lord Krishna and other auspicious surroundings to wake up too. I went to the temple too. Prayed to the Devi and thanked her for all her blessings in my life.

What actually made this Vishu extra special was the way I was welcomed and considered as a special person by the people there. It was fun and amusing to see people’s reaction and moved by their hospitality.

I can never give back the love showered upon me by people I meet. It humbles me at times. I hope the activities I do will inspire and is helping someone to realize their potential too.

Once again happy Vishu to all.. Have a great new year!!