Puthandu is the traditional New Year day celebrated in Tamil Nadu. The day is characteristic of rituals such as wake up to the sight of a traditional tray arranged with flowers, jewellery, money, betel leaves, areca nuts, three fruits - bananas, mangoes, and jackfruit, and a mirror, and making kolam - traditional design made on floor with coloured rice powder; and making The festival symbolises hope for new opportunities, growth, and prosperity.