Tamil New Year

The first day of the Tamil solar year, beginning with the Sun's entry into Mesha (Aries) and the month of Chithirai. Households prepare a kanni auspicious-sight tray, read the year's panchangam, and eat a bitter-sweet mango pachadi.

Also known as Puthandu · Varsha Pirappu · Chithirai Vishu · Tamil Puthandu