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SUMMARY:Tamil New Year
DESCRIPTION:Tamil New Year 2026 falls on Tuesday\, April 14\, marking the first day of the Tamil month Chithirai and the beginning of the traditional Tamil calendar year. Known as Puthandu or Varusha Pirappu\, it is observed simultaneously with Vishu in Kerala\, Vaisakhi in Punjab\, and Baisakhi in central India — all solar new year festivals tied to the sun’s transit into Aries (Mesha Rashi). \nThe Sankranti moment on Puthandu 2026 falls at 9:39 AM in Chennai. In Tamil tradition\, when the Sankranti falls between sunrise and sunset\, as it does this year\, the new year is observed on that same day — making April 14 the confirmed Puthandu date. \nThe morning rituals: The day begins before sunrise with the Kanni viewing ritual. A tray is arranged with auspicious items — mango\, banana and jackfruit\, betel leaves and arecanut\, gold or silver jewellery\, coins\, flowers\, and a mirror. This is considered the first sight upon waking on the new year day. Viewing the kanni tray as the very first thing you see on Puthandu morning is believed to bring prosperity throughout the year. \nHomes are decorated overnight with freshly drawn kolams at the entrance. Families wear new clothes\, perform prayers at home or in temples\, and offer fruits\, flowers\, and sweets to the deities — especially Lord Ganesha\, Lord Vishnu\, and Lord Brahma. Elders bless younger members\, often giving small gifts or money as a token of goodwill. \nThe feast: The central dish of Puthandu is Mangai Pachadi — a side dish made with raw mango\, jaggery\, neem flowers\, tamarind\, and chilli. This unique combination represents the different flavours of life — sweetness\, bitterness\, sourness\, and spice — reminding people to accept all experiences with balance and grace. A full vegetarian feast typically follows\, with rice\, sambar\, rasam\, kootu\, payasam\, and vadai. \nWhere to celebrate in Chennai: \n\n\n 	Kapaleeshwarar Temple\, Mylapore — The Panguni festival ends on April 1\, but the temple is full on Puthandu with special pujas and the Panchangam reading.\n 	Parthasarathy Temple\, Triplicane — One of Chennai’s oldest Vaishnava temples.\n 	Marundeeswarar Temple\, Thiruvanmiyur — Paadal Petra Sthalam on the coast\, particularly serene on Puthandu morning.\n 	Vadapalani Murugan Temple — Enormous crowds but equally enormous energy.\n\nIn Chennai\, grand temple celebrations\, kolam contests\, cultural fests\, and family feasts mark the day\, with the Chithirai Thiruvizha festival processions extending into the weeks after. Restaurants across the city offer special Puthandu menus — in Mylapore\, Alwarpet\, and Adyar especially\, it is worth reserving a table for lunch in advance. \nGreet your friends and family: Puthandu Vazthukal (புத்தாண்டு வாழ்த்துக்கள்) — Happy New Year in Tamil.
URL:https://spiritofchennai.com/event/tamil-new-year/
LOCATION:Across Tamil Nadu\, India
CATEGORIES:Chennai
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SUMMARY:90`s Pullingo - Tamil Standup Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Comedy Processing Unit – CPU and SK Marlen presents 90’s Pullingo\, A 16+ Tamil standup comedy show. \n  \n90’s Pullingo is the story of two 90s born Kids Mara Samy and Williams. They talk about how awesome life at the 90s were in schools\, back home and their childhood atrocities. \n  \nOur lineup features: Mara Samy\, Williams Rajakumar\, Siva and Santha Lingam. \n  \n90 mins of non-stop laughter is what we offer you! \nCome let’s laugh our guts out.
URL:https://spiritofchennai.com/event/90s-pullingo-tamil-standup-comedy/
LOCATION:Chetpet Ecopark\, KMC\, 814\, Poonamallee High Rd\, opposite to New Bupathy Nagar\, New Bupathy Nagar\, Kilpauk\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu 600010\, India\, Chetpet Ecopark\, KMC\, 814\, Poonamallee High Rd\, opposite to New Bupathy Nagar\, New Bupathy Nagar\, Kilpauk\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu 600010\, India
CATEGORIES:Chennai
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SUMMARY:Lit The Light's Read Fest 2020
DESCRIPTION:With much pleasure inviting you all to join *”Lit the Light’s Read Fest 2020”*\, a Massive Reading Campaign. An opportunity for the first time volunteers…. \nThis is an all-day event\, with a reading session in the morning and talent show in the afternoon. \n*Date: 15.03.2020* Sunday \n*Timing: 9AM to 5.30PM* \n*Venue:*Presidency College\,Opposite to Kannagi statue\, Marina Beach\,Chennai. \nPlease spread the word to your friends and near ones\, and help us make Read Fest 2020 a successful event. \nRequesting our Volunteers dedication and Sponsors support for the event to reach the intended heights. \nIf you are interested and available for volunteering\, please register using the form below. \n*Registeration Link:* https://forms.gle/ao8kpuSS24hQMgFH6 \nWe are looking for sponsors\, to make the event successful. If interested please contact us. We are waiting to hear from you. Thanks in advance for your best wishes. \nWith Regards\,Barath 9894949878Ram 8056207601*Lit The Light*  
URL:https://spiritofchennai.com/event/lit-the-lights-read-fest-2020/
LOCATION:Presidency college(autonomous)\, Kamarajar Salai\, PWD Estate\, Chepauk\, Triplicane\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu 600005\, India\, Presidency college(autonomous)\, Kamarajar Salai\, PWD Estate\, Chepauk\, Triplicane\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu 600005\, India
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