Tamil New Year

Tamil New Year. On this day, people dress up, meet loved ones, and. It is observed by the people of Tamil Nadu and by the members of the Tamil community in Sri Lanka and other parts of the world.

This festival is celebrated on the first day of the Tamil month of Chitterai, which serves as the Tamil New Year. In his message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said,"Puthandu greetings to everyone. It is also celebrated by the members of the Tamil community in Sri Lanka and those located elsewhere in the world.

May this year bring an abundance of joy, success, love, and prosperity to your life.

The celebration date is set according to the solar cycle of the Hindu calendar.

As per the Tamil calendar, the Sankranti is observed as New Year's Day if it comes between dawn and sunset; otherwise, Puthandu is observed the next day. Puthandu marks the arrival of the. This New Year is celebrated on the spring equinox day.