The month of Chittrai (April – May) embarks the time of festivities in Tamil Nadu. Tamil’s New Year Day ” Puthandu” is celebrated on April 13 or 14 every year (according to the Gregorian Calender). People greet each other “Puthandu Vazthukal” which means Happy New Year. This auspicious day is also popular as Varusha Pirappuv. As per the Hindu mthyical legends, Lord Brahma started creation of the universe. People painted their houses. Youngsters are particularly excited about Puthandu as they receive small gifts from all their elders.
Highlight of the day is a big Car Festival held at Tiruvadamarudur near Kumbakonam. Puthandu Festivals are also held at Tiruchirapalli and Kanchipuram besides many other places. At several places ‘Chitthirai Festival’ is also organized in the month of Chitthirai to celebrate the marriage of Goddess Meenakshi to Lord Sundareswarar.
Tamil New Year Greeting cards
Tamil New Year SMS Message
A new beginning…
New hopes…
and new horizons to reach…
May the Sun radiate all the goodness of life…
In the coming year and always!
Puthandu Vazthukal!
Pongal SMS
Pongal thirunaalam
thaipongal thirunaalam
pongivarum pongal pola
engum pongatum magirchi
iniya pongal nalvazhthukal
