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                                                      Vishu                 Vishu is a new year festival celebrated in the state of Kerala, India. It is similar to the New Year festivals observed elsewhere in India like Baisakhi(Punjab), Bihu(Assam), Naba Barsha(Bengal), Bisu (Tulu Nadu region in Karnataka) and Puthandu(Tamil Nadu). Vishu generally falls on April 14 of the Gregorian calendar. This occasion signifies the Sun’s transit to the zodiac – Mesha Raasi (first zodiac sign) as per Indian astrological calculations and astronomically represents the vernal equinox. “Vishu” in Sanskrit means “equal”. Therefore Vishu is more probably denoting one of the equinox days. Although Vishu (first of Medam) is the astrological new year day of Kerala, the official Malayalam new year falls on the first month of...

                                                          Tamil New Year also called as “ Varusha Pirappu or Puthandu ” among Tamil people all over the world. It is celebrated according to the Tamil calendar on the first day of  Chithirai   month. According to the Gregorian calendar it falls on 13th or 14 th April. Tamil People All over the world celebrate Varusha Pirappu in a big way by merrymaking and feasting. They celebrate by following specific traditions and rituals. Early in the morning, women adorn the entrance of their house with colorful Kolam patterns. Centre of the kolam is decorated with a lamp called “Kuthuvillakku” in a belief that it would dispel darkness. They also visit to temple and invoke blessings for the coming year.

Aathichudi with English Meaning Author: Avviyar There are 108 single-line quotations available which are listed below with English translation . அ அறம் செய விரும்பு Have desire to do good deeds ஆ ஆறுவது சினம் Anger should be reduced / controlled இ இயல்வது கரவேல் Help to your best possible extent ஈ ஈவது விலக்கேல் Don’t stop doing charity உ உடையது விளம்பேல் Do not boast about your posession ஊ ஊக்கமது கைவிடேல் Do not give up hope/self-confidence எ எண் எழுத்து இகழேல் Do not underestimate the power of learning ஏ ஏற்பது இகழ்ச்சி To accept alms is a shameful act ஐ ஐயமிட்டு உண் Before eating, share food with those who need ஒ ஒப்புர வொழுகு Act with high moral standards ஓ ஓதுவது ஒழியேல் Never stop learning ஒள ஒளவியம் பேசேல் Never envy / talk...