April 13, 2025 04:53 pm IST
Puthandu 2025: From rituals to ceremonies and importance, here is all that you need to know about a special day.
Puthandu 2025: One of the most special time of the year is here. This is the time when many states of the country celebrate their regional New YearFrom Poila Bisiky to Kerala in West Bengal, this time is marked by a new beginning. Tamil Nadu observes its new year during this time. Puthandu, also known as Puthurusham and Varusha Pirappu, marks the beginning of a new year and the end of the previous Tamil year. Also read Pohela Boishkh 2025: When is the Bengali New Year? Learn date, history, importance, celebration and more
As we are ready to inspect Puthandu for this year, here you need to know about Tamil New Year:
Puthandu 2025: Date
Puthandu is celebrated on the first day of the Tamil month of Chithirai. This year, Puthandu will be seen on 14 April. According to the Drink Panchang, the Sankranti moment of Puthandu will be seen at 3:30 pm.
Puthandu 2025: Importance
It is believed that on the auspicious day of Puthandu, Lord Brahma began the creation of the universe. Devotees also believe that Lord Indra reached Earth on this day to bring peace, hope and happiness. Puthandu is believed to be one of the most auspicious days to start something new, such as a new enterprise or a new business. People spend days with devotion, dedication, hope and solidarity to get happiness for the whole year.
Puthandu 2025: Rituals and Festival
Puthandu has a set of rich traditions and rituals followed by the people of Tamil Nadu. In the morning, people decorate their homes with Kolam and welcome guests. They also meet their loved ones with flowers, sweets and fruits. A special rice dish called Pongal is prepared on this day and it is introduced to the gods and goddesses. Molasses, sour raw mango, tamarind, neem leaves, and a mano of red chili, known as Mango Pachadi, are prepared at home and remembered with family and friends. Also read Happy Happy Baisakhi 2025: 70+ messages, pictures, greetings, SMS and WhatsApp status to celebrate Punjabi status
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