Bisu (Tulu New Year)
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The New Year of Tulu Nadu (coastal Karnataka and Kasaragod in Kerala), on Mesha Sankranti in mid-April. Like Vishu, it begins with an auspicious arrangement of grain, fruits and vegetables (Bisu kani).
New YearSouthern India
| Where | Dakshina Kannada and Udupi (Karnataka); Kasaragod (Kerala) |
|---|---|
| When | Mesha Sankranti (about 14 April) |
| Calendar | Solar (Tulu calendar) |
What people do
- Bisu kani is seen first in the morning.
- Farmers begin preparing fields for the new season.
Significance
Start of the agricultural year in Tulu Nadu.