It falls on the first day of the Medam month in the Malayalam calendar, which usually corresponds to mid-April in the Gregorian calendar. In 2024, Vishu falls on Sunday, April 14.

The word 'Vishu' comes from Sanskrit word 'Vishuvat' which means equal. It is the day when sun enters the zodiac sign of Aries, known as Medam in the Malayalam calendar, and marks the beginning of ...