Celebration of Tamil New Year and Vishu - 1

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Tamizh New Year or the day of Varsha Pirappu/Tamil Puthandu generally falls in the month of April around the 12 - 14, every year. This day is observed in the month of Chiththirai as per the Tamil Panchangam. The people of Kerala also celebrate this day as Vishu. The ways of celebration of the New Year Day varies among states, communities and region. This is a day for traditional food and various ceremonies. Here is a brief on how this day is celebrated among the people of TamilNadu and Kerala.

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Houses are cleaned and decorated prior to the festival day. Mango, the fruit of the season adorns the house in various places. The raw mango leaves are used as festoons on the doors and windows. Beautiful kolams embellish the entrance of the house. April is also the season for neem flowers and leaves. Mango and neem flowers symbolize growth and prosperity. People perform poojas and it is believed that the Hindu new year commences from this day of April. Reading the almanac is an important feature of the day. People worship deities at home or visit temples on this special day.

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