New Beginnings
The Tamil New Year day is an important day in the calendar of Tamil people. It marks the beginning of a new chapter in our lives. Tamil New Year marks the beginning of a whole new year in the Tamil Calendar based on solar calculations. It is also a day filled with hope and positivity. The Tamil Puthandu is not only celebrated in Tamil Nadu but also celebrated by Tamil people around the globe.
Culture and Traditions
Tamil culture’s tie with nature is an inevitable one. It is a time to give thanks for a beginning after the end of the main harvest. Flower garlands, fruits, betel leaves and spices are used in embellishing. They are also given as gifts to the guests who leave after the celebration. It is a way of expressing reverence towards nature.
Traditional rituals are set to take part on this day. Through Pujas people express gratitude to god and nature. Beginning of a new chapter also means the end of the previous one. Internal cleansing of the soul and external cleansing of the environment is encouraged on this day. Just like any other festival, decking up the place is a part in setting up the day for celebrations.
A Tamil celebration does not come to an end without the presence of flavourful meals. The originality of our culture is also found in the traditional meals. Cultural programs take place to keep ourselves engaged with each other.
Festivals are living expressions of culture. As we have learnt everything about our cultural values and beliefs, let us also share them with the people of other generation. It is a method in keeping our culture living. It is a constant reconnection with our Tamil identity. Finding time for the people we love is difficult, celebrations pave of meeting each other. Bringing families together also means strengthening our bonds with each other. It is a way of preserving the heritage and beliefs.
Join Us
On this day as we gather to welcome a new step forward in our lives let us remember our Tamil roots. Just like every other festival in the Tamil culture, Puthandu offers us the exciting opportunity of celebrating together as a community. Festivals of the Tamil culture are not meant to be celebrated in solitude but together with our people. We warmly welcome you to join us in the celebration of a new year together.