Puthandu, also known as Puthuvarunda, denotes the Tamil New
Year and is the first day of the Tamil Calendar or the first month of
Chithirai, as Puthandu is celebrated by the people of Tamil Nadu. This day is
celebrated as Tamil New Year and it has great significance and importance in
some parts of Tamil Nadu. A special dish called Mangai Pachadi is prepared in
Puthandu. This dish is a complex of different flavors, sweet, bitter, bitter
and sharp, and represents different emotional experiences in life. Eating the
dish in Puthandu is believed to restore balance and harmony in life. Puthandu
is an important festival of Tamils all over the world who celebrate the
beginning of the new year and look forward to a new beginning with hope and
hope.
Tamil New Year Information
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Topic
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Knowledge
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Date
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15th
April 2024
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Festival
Name
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Tamil
New Year (Puthandu)
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Meaning
of Tamil New Year
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The first day of the year on the Tamil calendar and traditionally celebrated as a festival by Tamil
Hindus. |
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significance
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Lord Indra comes to the earth on this day to ensure peace and serenity.
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Observance
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Feasting, Gift-Giving, Visiting homes |
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Duration
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1
Day
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Type
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Public
Holiday |
Tamil New Year Date
Puthandu or Tamil New Year falls almost on the same day every year in the
Gregorian calendar. This year, Puthandu will be celebrated on April 15th.
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Tamil New Year History
The origins of Puthandu can be traced back to the Chola
dynasty that ruled Tamil Nadu and other parts of South India between the 9th
and 13th centuries. During this time, the Tamil calendar was established and
the first day of Chithirai was designated as the Tamil New Year.
Tamil New Year Significance (Puthandu)
The first month of the Tamil calendar, Chithirai Puthandu,
begins with a festival. This day is considered a public holiday in Tamil Nadu
and Sri Lanka. Other states celebrate New Year on this day. West Bengal
celebrates Pohela Boishakh, Kerala Vishu, Punjab Baisakhi and Assan Bihu today.
Tamil New Year Rituals
Puthandu also known as Varsha Pirappu is very popular and
loved by Tamilians all over the country. From decorating their homes to making
pongal, they celebrate the new year with their loved ones. People can't wait to
celebrate this day with family, friends and loved ones.
We start the celebration of this day by making a kolam - a pattern
made of brown flour which is placed in front of the entrance of the house.
Special Puthandu dishes like pongal and mango pachadi are prepared by the
family and some also sing praises to God and invite prosperity and happiness
into their homes.
In conclusion, The Tamil New Year festival holds significant
cultural and traditional importance for the Tamil community. Celebrated with
enthusiasm and joy, it marks the beginning of a new year based on the Tamil
calendar. The festivities include special prayers, cultural events, delicious
feasts, and the traditional Kolam decorations. This celebration not only
symbolizes the passage of time but also emphasizes the values of family,
community, and spiritual reflection. Through its vibrant customs and rituals,
the Tamil New Year festival continues to foster a sense of unity and heritage
among the Tamil people, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity
in the region.