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Abril. 14

Tamil New Year 2025
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Join us in celebrating Tamil New Year 2025, also known as "Puthandu," a cherished festival marking the beginning of the Tamil calendar. Observed on April 14 each year, Puthandu is a time for families to come together, honor traditions, and look forward to a year filled with prosperity and growth. This festive occasion is filled with age-old customs, including home decoration with vibrant "Kolam" (rangoli), ceremonial blessings, and traditional meals featuring seasonal specialties like "mango pachadi." It’s a day for new beginnings, symbolized by rituals meant to bring harmony, happiness, and success for the upcoming year. Tamil communities across the globe will host events featuring music, dance, and cultural performances that celebrate Tamil heritage. Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or the global Tamil community, let’s welcome the New Year with joy, unity, and gratitude. Share your moments with TamilUnity and join the community to keep the spirit of Tamil New Year alive!

Jan. 14

Thai Pongal 2025
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Thai Pongal, often known as the Tamil Harvest Festival, is a vibrant and joyous celebration marking the start of the Tamil month "Thai," typically falling on January 14th. This festival honors the sun god, Surya, for a bountiful harvest, and it symbolizes gratitude, prosperity, and renewal. Traditionally celebrated over four days, Thai Pongal brings together families and communities to cook the signature dish, "Pongal," a sweet rice pudding prepared with newly harvested rice, milk, and jaggery. The festival’s highlight is the moment when the pot of Pongal overflows, symbolizing abundance and prosperity. Throughout the festival, people decorate their homes with intricate “kolam” (rice flour designs), wear new clothes, and offer prayers to deities. Each day holds its significance: Bhogi marks a cleansing of the old, Thai Pongal is dedicated to Surya, Maatu Pongal honors cattle as vital partners in agriculture, and Kaanum Pongal celebrates community gatherings and family bonds. Join us on TamilUnity as we celebrate Thai Pongal! Share your Pongal moments, connect with fellow members, and take part in preserving and honoring Tamil culture worldwide.

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