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Those who steered the association along this dynamic road JospyVarghese Treasurer have done so in a responsive and measured way Thampy Rajan Senior's Program ensuring fresh ideas and suggestions are incorporated. This shows we are a community Coordinator strong on teamwork and a community on the move. But even as we have made progress, we Beena Parappilly MYBC Coordinator, know that the journey for growth is long. We Membership also know that one essential step on ourjourney is the involvement of Children and Youth. Joe Francis Sports, Marketing & Publicity This Kerala Nite, an evening to meet new friends, memories of good music and a Rajesh Menon Hospitality, sumptuous meal, let's begin another exciting Logistics year as auspicious as viewing the 'Vishukkani ' that will bring peace, happiness & prosperity to Supriya Sethunathan Cultural Events each and everyone. Coordinator Santhoshavum, Shanthiyo-, Sangeethavum, Jija George Sports Snehavum Niranja Rajesh Jayaprakash New lmmigrants Vishu Ashamsakal Coordinator, Library Asha Kochukalikkal MYBC Coordinator Simon Abraham Alex Parappilly Youth Representative President Shruthy Nair Youth Representative Editors Note: Kairali is a quarterly publication of the Kerala Cultural Association of British Columbia (KCABC). 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This is considered a very adage that carries a lot of importance auspicious day and on this day, every in the life of most of us. lf your first effort is made to assure that one step is wrong, the whole journey will opens his eyes before an auspicious go wrong. Getting off to a good start is image-the Vishukkani". essential, as the beginning is the foundation upon which everything that Arranging the Vishukkani is a ritual in comes after, rests. lndian culture, itself - and this is prepared in the perhaps more than any other, family Puja room the night before. The stresses the importance of beginning Vishukkani is a panorama of things properly. This includes not just auspicious items, including images of a good start - but also special prayers Lord Vishnu, flowers, fruits and and offerings which will help one to vegetables, clothes and gold. Each of harness the power of the Supreme in this carries its own relative meanings accomplishing one's dreams. and are centered around the theme of prosperity, well being and Heavenly The underlying meaning of this is blessings. humbly admitting our finitude, the limited nature of our efforts, and are a The significance of Vishu is relevant means of supplicating to the Divine for in the daily lives of each one of us - a favourable outcome. Essentially, the All of us hope to have a life blessed stream of thought for a believer is with all good things - and each day is that "Grace alone is the deciding a new beginning in itself. factor." By taking into consideration even subtle nuances beyond our Vishukkani points to a year of intellectual understanding when we abundance-both spiritually and begin a project, we are both showing materially. Food, light, money, the sincerity of our effort as well as knowledge-all should fill our life. our faith in the Supreme Power. Taking in the Vishukkani we should pray that the vision remains with us ln Kerala, the start of the Zodiac New throughout the year. lt is not enough Year is celebrated as Vishu. While the that the joy we take from viewing the festival is called "Vishu" in Kerala, Vishukkani comes only to our eyes. lt across lndia festivals sharing the must reflect in our thoughts and in our same spirit-such as Ugadhi in actions. 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