Festival guide
Vishu
വിഷു
Kerala solar new year and harvest-season festival.
At a glance
How is Vishu dated?
Vishu is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its sankranti Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Yearly reference
Vishu dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
Why this date?
Calculated when the Sun enters Mesha (Aries) in the sidereal zodiac, marking Medam 1 in the Malayalam solar calendar.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedVishu tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Solar ingress (Sankranti)Category
Regional festivalNakshatra
ShatabhishaDietary practice
No specific restrictionSignificance
Marks the Sun entering Mesha and the start of Medam in the Malayalam calendar.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
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Common questions
How is Vishu dated?
Vishu is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its sankranti Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Vishu?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Vishu. Choose a year above to see the details.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.