Vishu and Chingam 1 are both significant occasions in the Kerala calendar, but they mark different events. Vishu: Vishu is the Malayalam Zodiac New Year festival celebrated in the state of Kerala, India, and by the Malayali diaspora around the world. It usually falls in the month of April (Medam month in the Malayalam calendar), specifically on the first day of the Medam month. Vishu is marked by rituals, feasting, and the Vishu Kani, which is the first sight upon waking up on Vishu morning. It's a day of new beginnings, prosperity, and the traditional way to kickstart the Malayalam Zodiac New Year. Chingam 1: Chingam is the first month of the Malayalam calendar, and Chingam 1 is the first day of this month. This usually falls in the month of August. Chingam 1 is significant because it marks the beginning of the harvest season in Kerala and is celebrated as the Kerala New Year day by the Malayali community. It's also considered an auspicious day for new beginnings and is