Puthandu: Tamil New Year

  • On 14th April, 2023, Puthandu was celebrated in the state of Tamil Nadu.
  • Puthandu, also known as Puthuvarudam, marks the Tamil New Year.
  • It is the first day of the Tamil calendar or the first day of the Chithirai month.
  • A special dish called 'Mangai Pachadi' is prepared on Puthandu.
  • The origins of Puthandu can be traced back to the reign of the Chola dynasty, which ruled over Tamil Nadu and other parts of South India from the 9th to the 13th centuries. During this time, the Tamil calendar was created and the first day of Chithirai was designated as ....
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