Vishu (malayalam) is celebrated as New year's in Kerala . it is celebrated on the first day of the malayalam month of Medam. Offering to the divine called vishukanni are neatly arranged on the eve of the festival and consist of rice, linen , cucumber ,betel leaves ,holy texts , coins and yellow flowers called konna . A bell metal lamb called nilavilakku is placed along side . It is considered auspicious to see the vishukanni first thing in the morning . on this day , people read the Ramayana and go to temples , Hindu places of worship . children burst crackers , people wear new clothes and prepare special dishes and the elders of the house give out money to the children , servents and tenants . The money given is called Vishukaineetam
