Guest guest Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Dear friends and devotees, Bhakti is eternal. 9. Tamil New Year Tamil New Year’s Day is celebrated on the first day of the month Chitthirai of Tamil Panchangam and April 14th of English calendar, which is supposedly the day when Lord Brahma (The Creator of the world, according to Hindu mythology) started creation. The day starts with viewing the 'kanni' (the auspicious sight) at dawn, in the expectation that beginning the New Year by looking at auspicious or favorable things will bring good fortune throughout the year. The auspicious things include gold and silver jewellery, betel leaves, nuts, fruits and vegetables, flowers, raw rice and coconuts. This is followed by the ritual bath and a visit to the temple to pray for a prosperous and happy New Year. After which, the Panchangam (almanac) is read. The ladies adorn the entrances of their houses with rangavalli which is termed as Kolam (design made with rice flour) and deck the doorway with mango leaves. April 14th also happens to be the Bengali New Year Day, Naba Barsha, which begins with the Prabhat Pheries (an early morning procession) with songs and dances welcoming the New Year. In Kerala Vishu is celebrated by Malayalees commemorating the beginning of the astronomical New Year in the Malayalam Calendar. With love and regards, Sastry. Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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