Vishu (Malayalam: വിഷു) is a Hindu festival[1] celebrating the Malayali[2] New Year[3][4] in Kerala, Tulu Nadu, and Mahe of India.[5] Vishu falls on the first day of the month of Medam in the Malayalam Calendar[6] (April 14 or 15 in the Gregorian calendar).[7] It is the traditional new year, while the Kollam era calendar new year falls on the 1st Chingham.