In ContextÂ
- People from the Tamil community celebrated Puthandu on April 14 2022
-  Interestingly, along with Tamilians across the world, many other Indian communities also celebrate their traditional new year around the same time — Vishu in Kerala, Bihu for those in Assam, Baisakhi in Punjab, and Pohela Boishakh in West Bengal.
About PuthanduÂ
- It is celebrated on the first day of Chithirai (Tamil month) and it also marks the beginning of the Tamil New Year.
- It is also commonly known as Varsha Pirappu.Â
- It is also celebrated by the members of the Tamil community in Sri Lanka and those located elsewhere in the world.
- Â It marks the arrival of the spring season.Â
- It falls on the same day almost every year according to the Gregorian Calendar.Â
- History & Significance of Puthandu:
- Mythology says that Lord Brahma created the universe on the day of Puthandu.Â
- Tamil people believe that the beginning of the new year brings new hopes and dreams.Â
- They celebrate the day with family and friends and enjoy a great feast with high pomp and excitement.Â
- They visit temples wearing new clothes and offer prayers to God to receive blessings for their family.
Source:IE
