Blogs — Tamil New Year

The Tamil New Year, fondly known as Puthandu or Varusha Pirappu, is a vibrant festival that ushers in new beginnings filled with hope, joy, and rich traditions. Usually celebrated on April 14th of the Gregorian calendar, this auspicious day marks the arrival of Chithirai, the first month of the Tamil solar calendar. As the dawn breaks, homes sparkle with colorful kolams, the fragrance of fresh mango leaves fills the air, and families come together to welcome prosperity and positivity with heartfelt prayers and festive feasts.  Significance of Chithirai month  Chithirai, the first month of the Tamil calendar, signifies a fresh beginning and...

Tamil New Year or Tamil Puthandu marks the beginning of the new month in the Tamil calendar. Tamil New Year marks the beginning of the new tamil calendar year and is celebrated with a variety of customs and spiritual practices and usually falls on 14th or 15th of April each year. The Tamil calendar new year is usually based on the solar cycle, and is celebrated when the Sun moves into the first zodiac sign, Aries. There are different customary practices that are followed by different communities and traditions across the tamilians in the world. Seek the blessings of the...