In short: To wish "Happy Vishu", say വിഷു ആശംസകൾ! (Vishu aashamsakal!). Warmer: ഹൃദയം നിറഞ്ഞ വിഷു ആശംസകൾ (hridayam niranja Vishu aashamsakal). Vishu is Kerala's spring/new-year festival.
Variations & related phrases
| Malayalam | Romanised | English |
|---|---|---|
| വിഷു ആശംസകൾ! | Vishu aashamsakal! | Happy Vishu! |
| ഹൃദയം നിറഞ്ഞ വിഷു ആശംസകൾ | Hridayam niranja Vishu aashamsakal | Heartfelt Vishu wishes |
| എല്ലാവർക്കും വിഷു ആശംസകൾ | Ellaavarkkum Vishu aashamsakal | Happy Vishu to everyone |
| വിഷുക്കണി | Vishukkani | The auspicious Vishu sight/arrangement |
When & how to use it
Vishu marks the Malayalam new year (April). Vishukkani (the auspicious first sight) and vishukkaineettam (gift money) are key traditions.
Example sentences
| Malayalam | Romanised | English |
|---|---|---|
| എല്ലാവർക്കും വിഷു ആശംസകൾ! | Ellaavarkkum Vishu aashamsakal! | Happy Vishu to everyone! |
| വിഷുക്കൈനീട്ടം കിട്ടിയോ? | Vishukkaineettam kittiyo? | Did you get your Vishu gift money? |
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How do you say Happy Vishu in Malayalam?
Say വിഷു ആശംസകൾ! (Vishu aashamsakal!).
What is Vishu?
Vishu is Kerala's spring festival and traditional new year, celebrated in April.
What is Vishukkani?
The auspicious arrangement viewed first thing on Vishu morning for a prosperous year.
How do you wish everyone a Happy Vishu?
Say എല്ലാവർക്കും വിഷു ആശംസകൾ! (ellaavarkkum Vishu aashamsakal!).