Tamil Thai Valthu (Puducherry)

Tamil Thai Valthu (தமிழ்த்தாய் வாழ்த்து; "Prayer to Mother Tamil"), also known by the song's incipit, is the state song of the Indian union territory of Puducherry. It was written by famous poet Bharathidasan.

The song was at first sung in various tunes. In 1991, music director L. Krishnan set the current music and tune that the song is now sung to. Generally, official functions of the Government of Puducherry start with this song and end with "Jana Gana Mana".