Virajpet, Apr. 30: On the occasion of Vishu Festival, the first annual Vishu Kani Puja and Rural Sports Meet was held at the Taluk Ground of Virajpet by the Sri Muthappa Malayali Samaj.
As part of the program, Vishu Kani Puja was performed by the elders in front of the altar. Later, Kaineetam was given to the Malayali brothers.
In this program, the importance of Vishu Festival, including the way of making the festive Vishu Kani, lighting the lamp, placing the Vishu Kani traditionally and celebrating it, was presented. And the importance of Vishu Festival was made known to today's youth.
Later, the guest dignitaries started the Thiruvadi dance performance by lighting the lamp in the middle of the ground.
As part of Vishu Festival, a mega (more than 100 women and children participated) Thiruvadi dance was presented by the Hindu Women Malayali Brothers.
Addressing the program, Kodagu District Malayali Samaj President Vijayan said that the Vishu festival of Keralites will be celebrated on April 15 as a symbol of prosperity throughout the year with the message of happiness and prosperity. As a part of this, Malayalis living in Kodagu celebrate Vishu festival here with great pomp. Since Kodagu is on the border of Kerala, most Malayalis have an inseparable bond with Kodagu. The dance performance of Mega Thiruvadi is truly commendable. Onam and Vishu festivals are important for Malayalis. Vishu festival has acquired great importance because it is a Bisu festival in Tulunadu and the culture of Tulunadu and Kerala is combined in Kasaragod. It has the speciality of being called ‘Kani Kanuva Festival’. He said that the first sighting of the idol at the beginning of the year is to see the Kani.
President of Virajpet Taluk Billava Seva Samaj, B.M. Ganesh said that Vishu Day is celebrated as Vishu festival across Kerala with great enthusiasm. Vishu means the festival of reaping. Vishu Kani is the first day of the month of Aries. He said that the belief behind this is that if a good harvest is seen on the first day of the new year, good fortune will be achieved throughout the year.
Virajpet Taluk Gowda Samaj Vice President P.T. Ramesh and Women's Commission member Sharath wished the program well. Virajpet Kodava Samaj President Ammunichanda Ravi Uthappa said that while Onam is a harvest festival, Vishu sowing festival is a tradition that has been celebrated in the past. In the past, agriculture was started by ploughing the fields and sowing on Vishu festival.
Virajpet Traders Association President P.A. Manjunath and Virajpet Little Scholar Academy Head Pooja Sajesh spoke and said that the rural sports meet and mega Thiruvadi dance performance organized on the occasion of Vishu festival are really admirable. Vishu festival is being celebrated today as if it were a celebration. Vishu Kani has been made known here. More good programs should be organized in the coming days, he said.
Shri Muthappa Malayali Samaj President P.G. Sumesh spoke and said that despite the fading away of traditional festivals and changing lifestyles, the importance of the traditional games of the past that commemorate Vishu festival has gained special significance. It is a tradition to celebrate Vishu day in homes and temples in their own style. Vishu festival, which is celebrated with fun games and special feasts, is the beginning of the new year the day after the solar Ugadi Aries Sankraman. This is not only Souraman Ugadi or Vishu, but also explained the importance of the festival, the Thiruvadi dance organization and the social programs and services that have been done through the society.
On the stage, Virajpet S.N.D.P. President Narayanan, Yoga teacher Sushila, Honorary President of Muthappa Temple Govindan, Babu, Honorary President of Kallubane Muthappa Seva Samiti T.K. Narayan were present.
Then various rural sports were held for men and women. Then prizes were distributed to the winners. Those who performed Thiruvadi dance were felicitated. Maraga Thiruvadi dance was trained by Kavita Prasad of Heggala village for two and a half months for women and children. On this occasion, Kavita was honored by the society. Vishu Kani was kept under the leadership of C.R. Sajeevan, Vice President of Malayali Samaj and the management board. As part of this, Vishu Kaineetam was distributed by elders Rukmini, Katyayini, T.K. Narayanan, Govindan and Padmanabha. All the office bearers of Sri Muthappa Malayali Samaj and Malayali friends who came from various places were present at the program.
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