Tamil New Year 2025
Celebration into new year
Indische Gesellschaft Ulm, Neu-Ulm und Umgebung e.V.
Happy Puthandu!
Tamil New Year, known as Puthandu or Varusha Pirappu, is celebrated on April 14, 2025, marking the first day of the Tamil solar calendar and the month of Chithirai. This day is astrologically significant as it coincides with the Sun’s transition into Mesha Rasi (Aries), signifying the beginning of a new astrological cycle. The current tamil new year name is Visuvaavasu. Tamil calendar repeats every 60 years and each of the 60 years is associated with a tamil name.
Sun’s Transition into Aries: The Tamil New Year begins when the Sun enters Aries (Mesha Rasi), which is considered the first zodiac sign in Vedic astrology. This transit represents renewal, vitality, and the peak of solar strength during its northern journey (Uttarayana).
Cultural and Ritual Practices
In preparation for Puthandu, women adorn the entrances of their homes with intricate Kolam designs to invite happiness and prosperity. Either on the eve or the day of the festival, families arrange a special tray filled with auspicious items such as fruits and flowers. It is also customary for many to take a special herbal bath, with women traditionally using turmeric. On Puthandu, people dress in new clothes, exchange greetings by saying “Puthandu Vazthukal,” and seek blessings from elders to mark the beginning of a joyful and prosperous new year.
- Kani Kanuthal: Viewing auspicious items like gold, fruits, flowers, and betel leaves early in the morning is believed to bring good fortune throughout the year.
- Panchangam Reading: Families consult astrologers or read the almanac to understand planetary movements and their effects on personal and global affairs.
- Prayers to the Sun: Special pujas are performed for the Sun God in open spaces to seek blessings for prosperity and well-being. Chanting the Gayatri Mantra during this period is considered powerful for spiritual enlightenment.
- Symbolism of Chithirai: The month of Chithirai represents brightness, fertility, and abundance. It aligns with nature’s rejuvenation as mango trees bear fruit and neem blossoms appear—a symbolic reminder of life’s balance between happiness and sadness.
We encourage everyone to
- Wear your festive attire and get ready to ring in the Tamil New Year with your community!
- Let’s spread the vibrant spirit of Puthandu in Ulm!
- Embrace our heritage as we celebrate!
Flyer
Price
- Adult: 23€ (pP)
- Kids (6 - 12 years): 15€ (pP)
- Kids (0 - 6 years): Free
Registration
Kindly follow the steps to register your intereset and confirm your participation at the event and to help us organize better:
- Reserve your participation at Google Forms - Tamil New Year 2025.
- After reservation, you will receive an email with payment details along with unique reference code.
- According to the number of participants, please transfer the total amount to the bank details below and don’t forget to mention your unique reference code for payment description!
- Name: ARUNKUMAR JOHN JOSEPH
- IBAN: DE33 1001 1001 2620 6610 24
- BIC: NTSBDEB1XXX
- Verwendungszweck/Reference: 2025TNYxxx
- Once the payment has been successfully transferred, your booking will be fully confirmed, and you’ll receive a payment confirmation email shortly afterward.
PS: Should you encounter any difficulties or have any questions regarding the payment process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via ulmertamilsangam@gmail.com
Where
- Address: Ulm Bürgerzentrum Eselsberg, Virchowstraße 4, 89075 Ulm
- Date: 2025-05-03
- Time: 15:00-22:00