Puthu Aand or Puthandu is the beginning of the Tamil calendar year. People celebrate this day with full devotion and happiness and pray to God for new beginnings. Celebrated on 14th April, this is the day when people want to start with good intentions and want to make the rest of their year full of abundance and happiness by getting God’s blessings.
How do people welcome Puthandu?
The morning of Puthandu or the Tamil new year, starts with ‘Kanni. ’ Kanni' is an arrangement that is known for bringing luck and abundance for the rest of the Year.
The display is done by people on this day. It includes the following things-
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Fresh fruits, betel leaves, gold or coins
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Mirror and flowers
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A brass idol of a deity like Vishnu or Lakshmi
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A lit diya or lamp
By using the brass idol of God, people can invite even more abundance and positivity into their homes and start their new year with even more spiritual and good vibes.
What is done on Puthandu?
On Puthandu, people pray at their homes as well as by visiting the nearby temples. Furthermore, devotees pray to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu and wish to receive their blessing. Additionally, people also light a diya, intending to always have a life full of happiness. People can choose to light the brass diya on this day as placing the brass diya or any brass idol is known for bringing even more prosperity and abundance in one's life.
Enjoying the feast on Puthandu
Enjoying the delicious and festive meal of this Tamil new year is done by families, and they spend time together to not just eat but Bond. The key dishes that people make and consume on this day include-
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Mango Pachadi – a mix of jaggery, raw mango, and neem flowers
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Payasam, lemon rice, coconut rice, and other delicacies
Why is a brass idol perfect for Puthandu?
On Puthandu, people pray to God and wish to receive their blessings. To attract even more positivity and blessings into one's life brass idols are considered perfect. There are various reasons why people should include brass idols on Puthandu.
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Known for carrying sacred energies- It is believed that brass holds divine vibrations that purify the space it is kept in. Thus, using brass idols is ideal on this day.
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Looks aesthetic and beautiful- Brass idols are eye pleasing and thus they look even more beautiful when included in the Puthandu setup.
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Durable- Once a brass idol or anything made up of brass is purchased, it can be used by various generations as they are long-lasting and durable.
Wrap up
This Puthandu, welcome divine energy and blessings into your life. On this day, it's time that you embrace the new beginning and look forward to a future full of happiness and abundance. Grab the opportunity to spend beautiful moments with your near and dear ones. Pray to God and invite his divine blessings into your life.
