The festival, rooted in harvest traditions and astronomical transition, arrives this year against a backdrop of global uncertainty and a muted travel season that is already affecting movement, tourism and family gatherings. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/vishu-2026-kerala-marks-new-year-as-middle-east-crisis-weighs-on-celebrations-ec3n5g7s?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Kanikonna #Vishu #Kerala #keralanews #Vishu2026