Let us tell you that Puthandu is also known as Tamil New Year and it is a celebration of the first day of Tamil New Year, which falls on the first day of the month of the Chittari Tamil calendar. On the other hand, if it is considered as Gregorian calendar then it falls on 14 April i.e. today. In such a situation, Chitrai is the first month of the Tamil solar calendar, and Puthandu marks the arrival of the new year. Let us tell you that this day is celebrated with great reverence and enthusiasm in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. At the same time, Puthandu is also popularly known as 'Vrisha Pirappu'.

Importance of Puthandu - Puthandu is a new beginning day and people celebrate the festival with great enthusiasm. Actually, this day is celebrated with neem leaves, flowers and raw mangoes so that it can become a symbol of development and prosperity. With this, it is said that the auspicious day of Puthandu is celebrated all over Tamil Nadu. Tamil communities also consider Puthandu as the day when Lord Brahma started creating the universe. At the same time, many people also believe that Lord Indra, the prince of harmony, came to earth on Puthandu to prove 'satisfaction and harmony'.

Let us tell you that in Tamil Nadu, it is the day of Puthandu feast and MiraKing. At the same time, Tamils celebrate this festival with hope and happiness to ensure that the new year brings development and opportunities in their lives.

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