Question
In which states is the Vishu festival primarily
celebrated?Solution
The Vishu festival, which marks the Malayali New Year and vernal equinox, is celebrated in Kerala, parts of Karnataka, and Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. It occurs on the first day of the Malayalam month of Medam (usually April 14 or 15 on the Gregorian calendar). Traditions include Vishukkaineetam (elders giving money to younger family members) and Vishu Padakkam (children receiving gifts and new clothes).
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