The Bhopal Tamil Association (BTA) celebrated Tamil New Year 2017 in a truly festive atmosphere at Career College on Sunday.
The programme began in the traditional way by lighting of the lamp. S Munian President, Janpad Panchayat, Sanchi was present as the chief guest on the occasion.
While addressing the audience, S Munian talked about the Tamil New Year. later, M. Raji, President, BTA said, “India has different regional New Year’s celebrations and in Tamil Nadu New Year begins with the start of the spring. New Year symbolises new beginning and hence Tamil people begin the day by looking at the Kani to embark upon a new journey with goodness in abundance.”
Notably, Kani is a rangoli made of rice flour is made on the floor. Then a tray full of whole fruits and vegetables - bananas, mangoes, jackfruit, cucumber, pumpkin, flowers, coins, gold and silver jewellery and new clothes are kept on the rangoli.
A mirror is kept vertically behind the tray so that the ingredients reflect clearly in the mirror. The Kani is usually assembled on the eve of the New Year, so that the first think people can do on the following day is to view the contents of the tray clearly from the mirror reflection.
After the interaction, the programme was followed with the Indian classical dance which left the audience totally enthralled. Interestingly, on the occasion traditional Tamilian cuisine was also prepared for all which added charm in the event.