Original sentence: However people in Malabar area consider Vishu as astrological new year and Vishu Kani to bring luck and prosperity for the year starting from Vishu Day Medam 1st
Edited sentence: However people in Malabar area consider Vishu as astrological new year.It has been mentioned in the book  "Omens and superstitions of southern India"(in chapter.The forecast of the season’s prospects ( Vishu Phalam)by the  Kaniyan (kanisan)/ traditional astrologer , is sought for marking the beginning of this auspecious occassion.Vishu Kani is to bring luck and prosperity for the year starting from Vishu Day Medam 1st.XI) authored by Edgar Thurston, that Kaniyar panicker/Ganakan  with the help of Almanac in his possession  makes this "Vishu Phalam" forecast , by comparing the nativity with the equinox