CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Thiruvalluvar Day is celebrated annually on January 15th or January 16th in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal (or Sankranti) celebrations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thiruvalluvar Day is usually celebrated either on the 15th or 16th of January in the state of Tamil Nadu. The occasion is named after and honours the poet, Thiruvalluvar, and is a part of the Pongal celebrations. In the year 2023, Thiruvalluvar Day will be celebrated on 15 January, Sunday.

Detailed explanation-3: -Notes: Tamil Nadu celebrates Thiruvalluvar Dhinam (Day) to honour the famous Philosopher-Poet Thiruvalluvar. The poet’s epic literary work named ‘Thirukkural’, comprises of 1330 kurals (couplets) on ethics, politics and love. It has been translated into many international and Indian languages.

Detailed explanation-4: -Banks in Tamil Nadu will be closed for two days: on January 16 in celebration of Thiruvalluvar Day, and on January 17 in observation of Uzhavar Thirunal.

Detailed explanation-5: -’Thiruvalluvar Day’ is celebrated on the second day of the month of Thai across the state of Tamil Nadu and by Tamizhans all over the world.