Vishu: The Festival of Memories Vishu is a festival of nostalgic memories' and they are invariably associated with my childhood . It reminds me of the sights, sounds and smells of my soil. It renews my roots and identity. Those memories are as golden as the 'Kani Konna flower' (flower of cassia fistula tree).'Vishu' 'is one triumphant occasion when children's aspirations to become rich are richly rewarded.' The 'Vishukaineettom' (Handsel or' token money given as a blessing' by elders to all younger ones in the family) literally portrays prosperity that this festival rightly proclaims https://www.boloji.com/articles/674/vishu-the-festival-of-memories