Tamil New Year - Sun, Apr 14, 2024

Tamil New Year - Sun, Apr 14, 2024

  1. Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, marks a time for new beginnings and strengthening bonds through religious ceremonies.

  2. The custom of 'Kanni' involves setting up a plate with various items for good luck and prosperity, symbolizing an auspicious first sight of the New Year.

  3. Homes are decorated with 'Kolam' designs made of rice flour, with a lamp called 'Kuthuvilakku' placed in the center to symbolize the dispelling of darkness.

  4. People wear new colorful clothes and exchange greetings of 'Puthandu Vazthukal' or 'Puthandu Pirappuv', wishing each other a Happy New Year.

  5. Traditional vegetarian dishes like Aluva, Asma, and Kevum are prepared for the occasion, along with special treats like Mango pachadi and payasam.

  6. Children receive gifts and blessings from elders, while families visit temples to seek divine blessings and perform rituals like 'Tharpanam' for their ancestors' souls.