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Tamil New Year
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Tamil New Year (Puthandu/Chithirai Vishu) is celebrated on the first day of Chithirai month. It marks the beginning of the Tamil calendar year with prayers, family gatherings, and feasting.
Significance
Marks the beginning of a new year in the Tamil calendar. Panchangam Vaachippu (reading of almanac) predicts the year ahead. Considered auspicious for new beginnings.
Rituals & traditions
Kanni Viewing· கண்ணி காணுதல்
Early morning
Viewing auspicious items upon waking - mirror, gold, fruits, flowers
Temple Visit· கோயில் தரிசனம்
Morning
Visiting temples for blessings
Mango Pachadi· மாங்காய் பச்சடி
Lunch
Eating special dish with six tastes representing life
How to celebrate
Wake to see auspicious items arranged the night before. Prepare feast with mango pachadi. Wear new clothes. Visit temples. Listen to Panchangam predictions. Exchange greetings.
When it happens
April 14 (Chithirai 1)
Tags
- #puthandu
- #new-year
- #chithirai
- #tamil
- #april