Puthandu 2023: The first day of the year according to the Tamil calendar is called Puthandu, commonly known as Tamil New Year. This celebration usually falls on April 14 of the Gregorian calendar. It is celebrated with traditional ceremonies, food and cultural events in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu as well as in some parts of Sri Lanka and Malaysia.
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What is Tamil New or Puthandu and its meaning?
The first day of the Tamil month of Chitterai, considered the Tamil New Year, is celebrated with great fervor and emotion as Puthandu, a prominent festival in Tamil Nadu. According to the Tamil calendar, if Sankranti day occurs between sunrise and sunset then that day is considered New Year’s Day; however, if done so after sunset then the next day is considered Puthandu.
Puthandu, the Tamil New Year has great significance for the community. According to popular belief, Lord Brahma started the creation of the universe on this auspicious day and Lord Indra descended to earth to ensure peace. As a result, the date is of great importance.
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How is Puthandu or Tamil New Year celebrated?
On this day, Tamil speakers speak “Puttu vttuka!” or “Iiya puttu nalvttuka!” to wish each other a happy new year. Days are reserved for family activities. Families clean their homes, light the family puja altar and go to nearby temples. People wear new clothes, young people visit elders to pay their respects and ask for their blessings, and people prepare a tray of fruits, flowers, and other auspicious objects. And seeing it first after waking up is considered auspicious.
Chittirai Thiruvizha is observed at Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, a city famous for its temples. There is a rather large exhibition called Chittirai Porutkaatchi. An important car festival is also held on Tamil New Year at Tiruvidaimarudur, not far from Kumbakonam. Many other celebrations are also held in different locations, including Tiruchirapalli, Kanchipuram and others.
Now that you know all about Puthandu, don’t forget to send your wishes to your friends and family.
- Let us joyfully and enthusiastically celebrate new beginnings as we welcome this Tamil New Year. Congratulations Puthandu!
- I pray for your happiness and prosperity in all your pursuits on this auspicious occasion of Tamil New Year. Congratulations Puthandu Vazthukal!
- Make this year of Puthandu the happiest year of your life. In 2023, may you reach new heights of prosperity and spiritual depth. You and your family have Puthandu Vazhtukal.
- Let’s move forward with optimism towards our goal from this Puthandu. Be brave to face every challenge and win it. Have a happy and joyful new year.
- On the occasion of Tamil New Year, I send you and your family my best wishes for a year filled with wonderful surprises and smiles. Thank you for your visit.
New Year celebrations are celebrated in many parts of the country under various names, including Vaisakhi in Haryana and Chandigarh, Pohela Boishakh in West Bengal, Bihu in Assam, Vishu in Kerala and Bikram Samvat in Nepal.
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