Date of Tamil New Year
Tamil New Year is celebrated 14 April every year in Tamil Nadu the state of India. The earth entered into the Mesha rasi ( zero degree) is called tamil new year. This day is also celebrated Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti in all over India.
About Tamil New Year
Tamil New Year is the New Year of tamil which celebrated by tamil
speaking peoples and all over the world Tamil First Month Chithirai 1.
In our solar system earth is revolves around the sun. The earth entered
into the Mesha rasi ( zero degree) is called tamil new year.
Scientifically it is earth New Year. Tamil language has more than 30,000
year’s old and classic language.The Tamil people rise early on New
Year's morning and gather around the household altar for a special
religious ceremony. Ganesha a god worshipped at New Year is offered
fruits, sweets and flowers. They have a feast of grains as New Year
occurs at harvest time.
In the afternoon they might go to the temple for prayers.
The rest of the day is spent visiting various relatives, friends and exchanging New Year greetings. Presents given are money, fruits, betel leaves and areca nuts. Gifts are also given to the postman, council workers, domestic workers and others.
Business people might start new account books for the New Year on this day. Bonuses are often paid on the eve of the New Year.
In the afternoon they might go to the temple for prayers.
The rest of the day is spent visiting various relatives, friends and exchanging New Year greetings. Presents given are money, fruits, betel leaves and areca nuts. Gifts are also given to the postman, council workers, domestic workers and others.
Business people might start new account books for the New Year on this day. Bonuses are often paid on the eve of the New Year.
Tamil New Year Celebration
The first day of Tamil calendar starts with some popular beliefs and
faiths. People rise early in the morning and go for 'kanni' – the
auspicious sight. The belief is that this brings good fortune throughout
the year. The auspicious things for kanni might be Gold and silver
jewelery, betel leaves, nuts, fruits and vegetables, flowers, raw rice
and coconuts etc. The auspicious sight is then followed by a ritual bath
and visiting temple to pray for a prosperous and happy New Year. After
which, the Panchangam (almanac) is read. Sometimes, a decorated lamp
kuthuvillakku is placed in the center of colorful Kolam to bring light
to the house.People greet each other "Puthandu Vazthukal" which means
Happy New Year.
The women decorate the entrances of their houses with ‘Kolam’ (design
made with rice flour) and the doorway with mango leaves. Another
highlight of this festival is the preparation of ‘Maanga Pachadi'. It is
a dish made of raw mangoes, jaggery and neem flowers, tasting sweet,
sour and bitter one at the same time. This signifies all aspects of our
life and tells us to face happiness and sorrow with equal ease.
On this day several fairs and cultural programs are organised at
different places all over the state. A grand Car Festival is held at
Tiruvadamarudur near Kumbakonam every year on April 14. Also in Madurai
witnesses marriage of Goddess Meenakshi (Parvati) to Lord Sundareswarar
(Lord Shiva) in the form of ‘Chitthirai festival’ with great grandeur.
Offerings to the deities, comprising of food, flowers and fruits is an
important component of the festival.
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Chittirai thirunaalai vimarsaiyaga kondadum tamil makkal
annaivarukkum enn idhyam kanida tamil pudthandu
nalvazhthukkalai makirshiyodu therivithu kolkiren
Happy Tamil New Year!
annaivarukkum enn idhyam kanida tamil pudthandu
nalvazhthukkalai makirshiyodu therivithu kolkiren
Happy Tamil New Year!
Greet the Puthandu with great hope,
enthusiasm and expectation.
Hope for a year that is full of only joy,
happiness, serenity and opulence.
enthusiasm and expectation.
Hope for a year that is full of only joy,
happiness, serenity and opulence.
Naan eppava’vadhu
ungalukku thunbangalum kastangalum koduthirundhal,
ennai dhayavu seithu mannikkavum.
Ini ungal vaalkaiyil kurukkida maattaen.
A new beginning
ungalukku thunbangalum kastangalum koduthirundhal,
ennai dhayavu seithu mannikkavum.
Ini ungal vaalkaiyil kurukkida maattaen.
A new beginning
Vettri’yai Virumbum Namakku
Tholvi’yai Thaangum Manam Illai…!
Tholvi’yai thaangum Manam irundhaal adhuvum
Oru Vettri’ dhaan.!
Intha Putthaandil Anaivarukkum Vetri Kidaikattum.
Wish You a Very Happy & Prosperous New Year…
Tholvi’yai Thaangum Manam Illai…!
Tholvi’yai thaangum Manam irundhaal adhuvum
Oru Vettri’ dhaan.!
Intha Putthaandil Anaivarukkum Vetri Kidaikattum.
Wish You a Very Happy & Prosperous New Year…
Kadarkkarai mannalil
Namadhu Natppai
Yezhudhi Vaiththean...
Alai vandhu adiththu sendradhu -
'Vilai Madhipillaa
Muthukkal' Yenakkey Sondham yendru.!.
Happy New Year My Dear Friends!!
Namadhu Natppai
Yezhudhi Vaiththean...
Alai vandhu adiththu sendradhu -
'Vilai Madhipillaa
Muthukkal' Yenakkey Sondham yendru.!.
Happy New Year My Dear Friends!!
Happiness, Prosperity,Peace and Love
That is my wishes to you
Happy Tamil New Year
puthandu is on the way with
Happiness and prosperity
Happy new year
That is my wishes to you
Happy Tamil New Year
puthandu is on the way with
Happiness and prosperity
Happy new year