Families usher in Tamil New Year


Steeped in tradition: Devotees gathering for prayers during the Tamil New Year at Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple in Shah Alam, Selangor. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Electrical engineer M. Karmughillaan never thought much about the Tamil Puthandu (New Year) up until now.

Karmughillaan, 29, who is celebrating his first Tamil New Year after getting married to wife S. Maiytiniy, also 29, said when he was single and carefree, he left all the preparations to his parents.

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