Puthandu 2021: Date, significance and rituals of Tamil New Year - The Tamil New Year concurs with the Sun's transit to the Mesha Rashi (Aries). The Tamil New Year is referred to as Puthandu or Varsha Pirappu.
Tamil New Year 2021 date and significance: All you need to know Updated Apr 12, 2021 | 08:27 IST
Referred to as Puthandu or Varsha Pirappu, the Tamil New Year falls almost on the same day every year in the Gregorian calendar. Read on to know more about the Tamil New Year 2021 date and its significance. Pic credit: istockphoto. Tamil New Year 2021 date and significance: All you need to know
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This day concurs with the transit of the Sun to the Mesha Rashi (Aries)
Referred to as Puthandu or Varsha Pirappu, the Tamil New Year falls almost on the same day every year in the Gregorian calendar