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There is a saying in Tamil, ‘Thai piranthal vazhi pirakkum,’ which means with the beginning of January a new way is also paved. During Thai Pongal, all auspicious things for Tamils begin.

This is when they the first harvest is made and consequently ‘Thai’ becomes a financially beneficial month. Tamils make plans to conduct marriages and buy new assets.

This particular festival is the only one celebrated with great enthusiasm and eagerness by all Tamils in order to bring prosperity to their homes.

Hence it should be rightfully accorded the respect due to a New Year for Tamil as it heralds a new beginning after Deepavali as Christmas leads to New Year for Christians.

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