KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 -- Four major Indian ethnic groups will usher in their respective new years this weekend with cultural fervour and traditional flavours.

On April 13, the Sikh community will celebrate Vaisakhi and on April 14, the Tamil community will usher in the Chittirai Puttandu while the Malayalee and Bengali communities celebrate Vishu and Pohela Boishakh, respectively.

Interestingly, the celebrations also coincide with the spring season in India.

Malay Mail takes a closer look at how these festivals are celebrated over here in Malaysia.

Chittirai Puttandu

Every Chittirai Puttandu, Thanalatchmy Balakrishnan, 40, and her family select an auspicious colour for the traditional costumes that they will wear on the big day.

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