Puthandu celebrates the beginning of a new year in the Tamil calendar. As the Tamilians prepare to celebrate the festival on April 14, 2023, let us take a look at the history and significance of this ancient festival.
Puthandu is also known as Puthuvarudam, Chithirai Thirunal or Tamil New Year. In south and south east asia, it is observed as the traditional new year and is known by other names such as Vishu in Kerala and Baisakhi in northern and central India. Happy Puthandu 2022 Greetings & Tamil New Year Wishes: WhatsApp Stickers, Puthandu Vazthukal GIF Images, HD Wallpapers and SMS for the Harvest Festival.
The first month of the Tamil solar calendar, Chithirai starts with the Puthandu celebrations. The occasion is celebrated by the Tamil community as the first day of their New Year. The celebrations for the day start by making kolam and muggulu designs with coloured rice flour at the entrance of the house. Puthandu 2022 Rangoli Designs & Muggulu HD Images: Tamil New Year Kolam and ‘Happy Puthandu’ Flower Rangoli Patterns To Celebrate the Day!.