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The National UN Volunteers-India

Vishu (New year celebration at Yuvajana Samajam Grandhashaala Library at Trivandrum,The capital city of Kerala)

14 April 2024

Trivandrum, Kerala – National UN Volunteers-India is proud to announce the successful organization of a Vishu New Year celebration awareness program held at the Yuvajana Samajam Grandhashaala Library in Poojappura, Trivandrum. The event was spearheaded by our dedicated UN Volunteer, Mr. Deepu R S, who took the initiative to enlighten the local children about the cultural significance of Vishu.

Vishu, marking the astronomical new year day, is a festival that heralds the beginning of the spring season. It is a day filled with joy, hope, and prosperity, symbolized by the 'Vishukkani' – the first sight upon waking up on the Vishu morning. The children were given a comprehensive introduction to the historical and mythological aspects of the celebration, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage and traditions.

The event also included interactive sessions where children engaged in traditional activities and learned about the customs associated with Vishu, such as the preparation of the auspicious 'Vishukkani', the wearing of new clothes ('Puthukodi'), and the exchange of 'Vishu Kaineettam' – tokens of good luck and blessings.

Mr. Deepu R S expressed his gratitude towards the library secretary for providing the opportunity to interact with the school children and for supporting the initiative to keep our traditions alive among the younger generation.

National UN Volunteers-India remains committed to cultural education and awareness, and we look forward to organizing more such events that celebrate our rich heritage.

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🎉Wish you all a Happy Vishu💥🎊 . . Vishu #Malayalam: വിഷു, is the astronomical new year Hindu festival celebrated in the Indian state of Kerala, Tulunadu region and Kodagu in Karnataka and their diaspora communities. But it is not the new year for keralites as the Malayalam New Year falls on Chingam 1st in the month of August. The festival follows the solar cycle of the lunisolar as the first day of month called Medam. It therefore always falls in the middle of April in the Gregorian calendar on or about 14 April every year. Vishu literally means equal, and in the festival context it connotes the completion of spring equinox. The festival is notable for its solemnity and the general lack of pomp The festival is marked by family time, preparing colorful auspicious items and viewing these as the first thing on the Vishu day. In particular, Iyers and Malayali seek to view the golden blossoms of the Indian laburnum (#Kani_Konna), money or silver items (#Vishukkaineetam), and rice. The day also attracts firework play by children, wearing new clothes (#Puthukodi) and the eating a special meal called #Sadhya, which is a mix of salty, sweet, sour and bitter items. #Vishu Kani, #Vishukkaineetam, #Vishukkanji, #Kani konna, #Vishupadakkam(fireworks),

#puthukodi #malayalam #vishukkaineetam #kani #kani_konna #vishupadakkam #sadhya #vishukkanji #vishu

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Betel Leaf of Tirur Received GI Status

Betel Leaf is often called as Green Gold of India. It is known as Vettila. Tirur Vettila from Kerala has obtained GI status. Tirur Vettila Ulpadaka Sangama from Chembra (Tirur) applied for registering Tirur Betel Leaf under Application No. 641. The application was made in connection with the betel leaf. The product is described under class 31. The main cultivars of betel vine are Puthukodi and Nadan.

The registration of Geographical Indication (GI) longs for a period of ten years. It can be renewed. GI is a public property belonging to the producers of the concerned goods. It is not a subject matter of transmission, assignment, pledge and mortgage. GI is used to identify goods having special characteristics originating from the different geographical territory.

Malappuram district is well known for betel leaf cultivation. Tirur, Tahir, Tirurangadi, Kuttippuram, Malappuram and Vengara are the block Panchayats in Malappuram District famous for the cultivation of Tirur betel leaf.

Puthukodi have maximum leaf weight per unit area and optimum leaf parameters and have more acceptance and price in the market. Nadancultivar is mainly cultivated as an intercrop in coconut and is Canute trees which support betel vine to grow. This system is known as Ottakodi. Puthukodi travels abroad whereas Nadan is sold in local markets.

Betel leaves possess very high antioxidant properties in some types. It is more energy booster than that of tea. The antioxidant properties are correlated with different biological activities like antidiabetic, antistroke and anticancer properties. The extracts of the leaf are helpful for back pain and muscular pain. Tirur Vettila is taken to Kottakkal Aryavaidyasala to use in Ayurvedic medicines. In traditional medicine system, it is used against fever, eye disease and digestive problems. Susrutha the ancient Ayurvedic practitioner recommended betel leaf for enhancing the sweetness of sound. That's the reason for chewing pan by classical singers. In Hindu religion thamboolam, alias betel leaf is offered to Hindu deities in the form of prasad. Betel Leaf is a very auspicious element of our Indian culture.

Malappuram is on top of the hills. The Malayalam Language originated from here. Mamamkam Festival is famous in Tirur as it is celebrated in Thirunavaya. This festival was a great trade fair from the Sangam period where traders from all over the world came through Ponnani Port by ships and barges.

Kerala District Gazetteers, A History of Kerala, Aghila Vighnanakosam and many other books depicted the betel leaf culture in Tirur of Malappuram. In a history book, it has mentioned that Vasco da Gama and Marco Polo stated about the prevalence of betel leaf in Tirur. The application for registration was made on December 2018 and it got certified on August 14 2019, by Government of India under the GI Act.

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