Zara Hatke Vishu

"Vishu" Famously known as Kerala's New year is celebrated in all parts of Kerala with many hopes & aspiration for the coming new year.But 2013 is a special vishu in all ways.Oh yeah....I have started realizing I got married and I ought to be responsible."FIRST VISHU POST MARRIAGE" with many preparations Starting from"Vishukanni" and Ending in "Sadhya".
We decided it has to be special in all ways.

I always used to wonder why my mom takes so much time for a simple decoration on the previous day of vishu?Now I understood its not that easy as I think.For the first time in my life I decorated "Vishukani".We started charting our plans on the resources needed & grabbed most of them except "Vishu konna Flowers" which is too much to expect in US.We drove for another 13 miles to reach our destination & rushed to get the things from a malayali shop & "Mission accomplished" we got the "Banana Leaf alias Vazha illa" for our palatable "Vishu lunch/Sadhya"((I was more than happy because nothing could replace the feel of having in a vazhayilla)).

Now let me tell you our short story how we managed to include a bit of tradition on the day of "Vishu".It was around 10 pm on the previous day of Vishu I started decorating the Kanni with all the "Fruits" yeah In specific Jackfruit & mango which I thought I would never get it here.We didnt have the Uruli hence managed to get a tray on which we placed rice ,Kumkum,Mirror,Bangles,Kajal and ofcourse d Dollars ((which I loved the most)).
And "zara Hatke" we also placed a baking tray ((bcoz of the lack  of unused utensils had to go with it))placed some Diyas and aroma candles to brighten it up again.we didnt get the "Konna Flowers" hence adjusted with "Yellow roses & yellow Gerbera Flowers" :-).Oh tick tick time....It was 11.55 PM and I jumped to bed and closed my eyes forcefully because April 14 should begin by seeing "Bhagvans photo".Had a Nice sleep and got up around "4.OO AM" and saw this "Kanni".

d Incandescence effect 

We lighted all Diyas,Lamps, and candles with the fear when would the Fire alarm ring OR in other words the anxiety attack  which is quite common here.

By then we decided to go to a near by temple and got the "Vishu kaineetam" from the temple priest of Guruvayurappan temple & of course  my hubby((His Kaineetam gave me an Instant Rich feeling)) .Wow....It was gr8 indeed!!!

Then I started preparing the "Sadhya Vibhavangal" because we had invited few friends who will be joining us.I tried to make it as authentic as possible to get a perfect kerala feel((In between remembered you mom && understood the effort you took on every vishu to get thinks done))..Lovely ain't??A Beautiful and Memorable vishu to be treasured for ever keeping the spirit of tradition still alive.

So Vishu Aashamsagal to each and every one. May the new year bring you peace,Harmony,togetherness& Propitious year ahead.