Tamil New Year

Tamil's New Year Day " Puthandu" is celebrated on April 13 or 14 every year . People greet each other "Puthandu Vazthukal" which means Happy New Year.

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This auspicious day is also popular as Varusha Pirappuv. New Year's day is a gala time for all Tamils. The main focus is on the food eaten on the day.

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'Maanga Pachadi' is the pulse of the festival. It is a dish made of raw mangoes, jaggery, neem flowers which tastes sweet, salt, sour and bitter.

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