Discipline, spirituality, and coziness (think hot Sundal and Pongal ). 3. Munpani Kaalam (முன்பனி காலம்) – The Season of Morning Mist Mid-February to Mid-April (Thai – Maasi)
In the Western calendar, we are accustomed to four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. However, in the ancient Tamil tradition of South India, the year is beautifully divided into Six Seasons , known as Aruvadaippeyar Kaalangal (அறுவடைப்பெயர் காலங்கள்). tamil seasons
Waiting, devotion, and the "calm before the storm." The Wisdom of the Six Seasons The Tamil seasonal calendar is a masterpiece of ecological wisdom. It aligns perfectly with the Sangam landscape ( Thinai ) – Kurinji (mountains), Mullai (forests), Marutham (farmlands), Neithal (coasts), and Paalai (deserts). Discipline, spirituality, and coziness (think hot Sundal and
The mist disappears. The temperature rises sharply. However, occasional light showers and a cool breeze during the evenings provide respite. It is a dry, bright, and energetic season. However, in the ancient Tamil tradition of South
Un Vizhigalil… Kaalam Mazhaiyaga Peyyum. (In your eyes… the seasons rain down.)
This is arguably the most romanticized season in Tamil literature. The Sangam poems describe Kaar as the season of love ( Kurinji landform) and longing. The clouds are compared to elephants, and the falling raindrops to pearls. It is also the time of the grand Deepavali festival, where oil lamps light up the wet, clean streets.