Visually Challenged Jasmine Aji’s ‘neyyappam’ Journey

Visually Challenged Jasmine Aji’s ‘neyyappam’ Journey

It is a slightly steep climb up a narrow, barely-tarred road facing Vichattu Kavala bus stop — over 12 kilometres away from Thodupuzha — to reach Jasmine and Aji’s residence. The house overlooks a hill with patches of green, slightly elevated above a few dwellings with brick and metal roofings. There is a porch in […]

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How the elements of ‘Vishukkani’ differ from region to region in Kerala

How the elements of ‘Vishukkani’ differ from region to region in Kerala

Vishu is the day when you wake up to see all things auspicious or the Vishukkani. But the resplendent kani (the first thing one sees), which is believed to usher in a year of happiness and prosperity, differs from region to region, even from house to house. “Thanks to umpteen ‘How to arrange Vishukkani’ videos […]

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