When is Puthandu 2026? Check date, time and significance of Tamil New Year
Puthandu is a significant festival which is celebrated by Tamil community. The day is also celebrated as Tamil New Year. Tamilians celebrate this day with immense happiness and joy. This day marks the beginning of Tamil month known as Chitterai. According to Tamil calendar, sankranti that takes place after sunrise before sunset is celebrated as New Year and if Sankranti takes place after sunset then Puthandu is celebrated on the next day. In the year 2026, Puthandu is going to be celebrated on April 14, 2026.
When is Puthandu 2026 ?
Puthandu is celebrated on April 14, 2026. The day is also celebrated as Tamil New Year. Tamil Shakha Samvata 1948 will start from this day.
Puthandu 2026: Date and Time
Date: April 14, 2026.Time: Sankranti Moment on Puthandu – 09:39 AM
Puthandu 2026: Significance
Puthandu is one of the most prominent festivals of Tamil community. The day holds a great religious and spiritual significance. The day marks the beginning of Tamil New Year. This day is considered as the most auspicious day and it is believed that Lord Indra descended on the earth to ensure peace and serenity. People celebrate this day with great joy and happiness. The day represents good fortune, prosperity and abundance. The day is considered as the most fortunate day to start a new business venture. According to astrology, Sun changes its position from one zodiac to another (Pisces to Aries) on this specific day. The Sun’s position would be in the midway across the planet between the southern and northern hemisphere. That represents the harmony between humans and the natural world.
Puthandu 2026: Celebration
People visit the temple to seek the blessings of the Lord. They offer their prayers to their kul devi and kul devta. In order to save the spirits of their departed ancestors, some Tamilian families also carry out sacred rites like “Tharpanam.” This is how they give thanks to God and seek the blessings of their ancestors also. Elders distribute gifts and money among all the children and celebrate Tamil New Year.
Puthandu 2026: FAQs
- When is Puthandu 2026?
Puthandu is the prominent Tamil festival. The day is also celebrated as Tamil New Year. This year, Puthandu is going to be celebrated on April 14, 2026. - How Puthandu is celebrated?
Puthandu festival marks the beginning of Tamil New Year, which is celebrated across the South India by Tamil community people.
