Puthandu  known as “Puthuvarudam” or the “New Year”.

PUTHANDU - TAMIL NEW YEAR

Puthandu which is also known as “Puthuvarudam” or the “New Year”.

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It is the first day of year of the Tamil calendar which is celebrated by Tamilians in the Tamilian month Chittirai .

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It comes on or after April 14 th.

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The same day is observed in South and South East Asia such as Vishu in Kerala and Vaisakhi in north India.

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This festival is mainly celebrated in Tamil nadu, Srilanka, Malaysia, Singapore.

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A huge exhibhition is held, called Chittirai Porutkaatchi.

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Special food in meal include like Rice, Sambar, kootu, Porital, Vada, Payasam, Sakkarai Pongal.

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Tamil people wishes each other with their Greetings like “ Iniya Tamil Puthandu Vazhthukal “.

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