Chithirai

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FoodApr 14, 2019, 11:29 AM IST
Tamil New Year 2019: Five popular dishes without which the day doesn’t end

Puthandu, or Tamil New Year, is celebrated as the first day of Chithirai - the first month in the Tamil calendar year. People of Tamil origin start the celebration with vivid kolams (rangoli), which are put up outside the main entrance of their houses.
PoliticsMar 18, 2019, 5:30 PM IST
Madurai to poll two hours longer due to Chithirai festival

Lok Sabha election in Madurai has coincided with the festival of Chithirai. While the Election Commission of India had sought details, it has now concluded that Madurai will go to polls two hours longer than other constituencies.
PoliticsMar 11, 2019, 6:46 PM IST
Tamil Nadu bypolls clash with Chithirai festival; EC seeks details

A day after Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora announced that Tamil Nadu will go to polls on April 18, many have pointed out that the day falls on the same day as the Chithirai festival. The Election Commission has sought more details on the matter in Madurai.

Tamil New Year 2019: Five popular dishes without which the day doesn’t end