Varusha Pirappu, the Tamil New Year day, observed in the month of Chithirai is observed or celebrated mainly by viewing ‘Kanni,’ reading or listening to Tamil Panchangam (New Year Predictions) and by eating the naivedya neem leaf pachadi. The list of what to do on Tamil New Year day varies from region to region and from community to community. Below is a brief idea on how to observe Tamil New Year. Note - Kanni is optional as it is not followed by all Tamil Hindu communities. Things Needed For Tamil New Year New clothes for the family New Year Panchangam Neem leaves and Neem flowers Usual fruits used for Pujas Usual Flowers For Kanni – viewing of auspicious things in the morning of New Year – Gold, silver, jewelry, mirror, new clothes, new calendar, bananas, arecanut, betel leaves, raw rice, coconuts, fruits, vegetables and other newly harvested farm products. To Begin - What to do on Tamil New Year? House is thoroughly cleaned and doors and win