Which of the following is celebrated as the New Year in Tamil Nadu?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2. i.e. Puthandu.
The Tamil New Year, Puthandu or Varsha Pirappu, is very important to the neighborhood. Popular legend holds that on this auspicious day, Lord Brahma began the creation of the universe, and Lord Indra descended to earth to ensure tranquilly. As a result, the day is quite significant. It falls on or about 14 April every year on the Gregorian calendar.
Additional Information-
| Pongal | It is an ancient festival of South India, particularly among the Tamils. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated for four-day-long in Tamil Nadu in the month of January-February (Thai) during the solar equinox after harvesting crops like rice, sugarcane, turmeric, etc |
| Ugadi | The southern states of Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh celebrate Ugadi, sometimes known as "Yugadi," which is a significant event. It is recognized as the start of a new year by the Hindu calendar. |
| Onam | Onam is an ancient Hindu festival of Kerala that celebrates rice harvest. |