# Vishu 2027: Date, Rituals and Significance

> Vishu 2027 is on Thursday, 15 April. This is the new year and harvest festival of the middle of April, kept in many names across India.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/vishu

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

This is the new year and harvest festival of the middle of April, kept in many names across India.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

It is Vaisakhi in Punjab, where the Khalsa was founded in 1699, Bohag Bihu in Assam, Pohela Boishakh in Bengal, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu and Vishu in Kerala. The Sun enters Mesha and the year begins by the solar calendar.

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 A holy bath and prayers at the temple or gurdwara.
2. 2 Step 2 New clothes, special food and meetings with family.
3. 3 Step 3 Fairs, dance and music: bhangra, bihu and kolam.