Season In Tamil Fix — Autumn

We don’t have "sweater weather" for long. But we have that specific moment—usually around Deepavali or Karthigai—when the humidity drops to zero. The mosquitoes vanish. You can finally sleep without the fan on full speed. And the sound of Puliyotharai (tamarind rice) being packed for school trips fills the kitchen.

If you ask a Tamil friend, “What is the Tamil word for Autumn?”, you will usually get a blank stare. Followed by: “Illayae? We only have Summer, Rain, and Winter?” autumn season in tamil

Western Autumn is a goodbye party for the sun. Tamil is a celebration of survival. We don't mourn the heat; we celebrate the cool. We don’t have "sweater weather" for long

So next time someone asks if India has Autumn, tell them: “We don’t have falling leaves. We have falling rain, rising hope, and the sweetest Adhirasam you’ll ever taste.” You can finally sleep without the fan on full speed

🍂🌧️ What is your favorite memory of the monsoon/Autumn season in your hometown? Let me know in the comments below!

We call it . Or, depending on who you ask, Irupathu Ezhu (இருபத்து ஏழு) .