Kochi, April 15 -- On the auspicious occasion of Vishu, the Malayalam New Year, a large number of devotees were seen at the Chittoor Sree Krishna Swamy Temple on the morning of April 15.

The devotees were seen patiently waiting to catch a glimpse of the idol, with folded hands, praying for prosperity, abundance, and a fortunate year ahead.

Several priests were seen playing different kinds of musical instruments, such as drums and clarinets, while one of them held the idol of Lord Vishnu.

On this day, Lord Vishnu or his avatar, Lord Krishna, is worshipped. The festival features the Vishukkani ritual, in which an image or idol of Lord Krishna is placed in an arrangement of auspicious items to be viewed first thing in the morning.

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