Vishu 2027 — Wednesday 14 April
విషు 2027
First day of Malayalam month Medam — Sun's entry into Mesha at 15:33 IST · Malayalam New Year / Vishukkani / Medam Sankranti · Vishukkani darshan first thing after waking (before 05:00 IST). Vishu Sankramanam moment 15:33 IST (Kerala). Since Sankranti happens before sunset, Vishu is observed the same day per Kerala Drik reckoning.
Vishu 2027 (also called Malayalam New Year / Vishukkani / Medam Sankranti) falls on Wednesday, 14 April 2027. Kerala's astronomical New Year — first day of Medam month in the Malayalam solar calendar. Same solar event as Puthandu (Tamil), Baisakhi (Punjab). The defining ritual is Vishukkani — the first sight of the New Year: an auspicious arrangement (kani) of golden konna flowers, raw rice, gold coins, cucumbers, coconuts, a Krishna idol, and a mirror — placed in front of the family shrine the night before, and viewed by every family member as the FIRST sight upon waking on Vishu morning (eyes covered until the moment). Believed to determine the year's prosperity. Primary observance: Vishukkani arrangement + first-sight ritual, Kani Kaanal (viewing the kani), Vishukkaineettam (elders giving gift/money to younger family members), Sadya (feast on banana leaf), Guruvayoor Vishukkani darshan (biggest public Vishukkani in Kerala), Sabarimala Vishu (day-long tantric worship). Recommended muhurat: Vishukkani darshan first thing after waking (before 05:00 IST). Vishu Sankramanam moment 15:33 IST (Kerala). Since Sankranti happens before sunset, Vishu is observed the same day per Kerala Drik reckoning..
Vishu 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Wednesday, 14 April 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | First day of Malayalam month Medam — Sun's entry into Mesha at 15:33 IST |
| Primary Muhurat | Vishukkani darshan first thing after waking (before 05:00 IST). Vishu Sankramanam moment 15:33 IST (Kerala). Since Sankranti happens before sunset, Vishu is observed the same day per Kerala Drik reckoning. |
| Alternative Names | Malayalam New Year / Vishukkani / Medam Sankranti |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Vishu 2027
Kerala's astronomical New Year — first day of Medam month in the Malayalam solar calendar. Same solar event as Puthandu (Tamil), Baisakhi (Punjab). The defining ritual is Vishukkani — the first sight of the New Year: an auspicious arrangement (kani) of golden konna flowers, raw rice, gold coins, cucumbers, coconuts, a Krishna idol, and a mirror — placed in front of the family shrine the night before, and viewed by every family member as the FIRST sight upon waking on Vishu morning (eyes covered until the moment). Believed to determine the year's prosperity.
Key Rituals on Vishu 2027
Vishukkani arrangement + first-sight ritual, Kani Kaanal (viewing the kani), Vishukkaineettam (elders giving gift/money to younger family members), Sadya (feast on banana leaf), Guruvayoor Vishukkani darshan (biggest public Vishukkani in Kerala), Sabarimala Vishu (day-long tantric worship).
Vishu 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Vishu 2027:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Konna flowers (Kani Konna / Golden Shower — Cassia fistula) — the signature yellow blossom |
| 2 | Raw rice + urad dal |
| 3 | Fresh cucumber + jackfruit + mango + banana |
| 4 | Gold coin / gold ornament |
| 5 | Coconut (whole) |
| 6 | Silver mirror (Aranmula Kannadi if possible) |
| 7 | Krishna / Vishnu idol |
| 8 | Betel leaves + areca nuts |
| 9 | Yellow + gold silk cloth |
| 10 | Traditional bronze urali (bell-metal pot) |
| 11 | Naivedyam: Sadya (26-dish feast) — pulissery, aviyal, kalan, olan, thoran, sambar, rasam, payasam |
Regional Variations of Vishu 2027
Kerala: PRIMARY New Year — Guruvayoor Vishukkani darshan is the biggest event. Sabarimala Sri Ayyappa Vishu-kani darshan. Malabar coast celebrations. Tulu Nadu (Karnataka border): Bisu Parba same day. Sri Lanka: Malayali diaspora celebration. Tamil Nadu: Puthandu (same day). Punjab: Baisakhi. Andhra / Telangana / Karnataka: minimal Vishu (Ugadi Chaitra was primary).