Puthandu (Tamil New Year) Wallpapers

Puthandu marks the Tamil New Year, celebrated on April 14 every year. It is the first day of the Tamil month Chithirai. Families prepare the Kanni, a tray of auspicious items including gold, fruits, flowers, and a mirror, which is the first thing seen on New Year morning. Traditional kolam designs adorn doorsteps, and the festive meal features mango pachadi -- a dish that blends sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and pungent flavors, symbolizing the mixed experiences of life. Puthandu is celebrated across Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, and by Tamil communities worldwide.