Tamil New Year has been celebrated for more than 21,000 years.New Year appear in Sangam-era texts like Tolkappiyam.
14 April 2026 - Tuesday
Tamil New Year has been celebrated for more than 21,000 years.
It is rooted in ancient Tamil culture, Sangam literature, and Hindu astronomy.
The Tamil calendar is based on solar movements, which were accurately calculated by ancient Tamil scholars.
References to the Tamil calendar and New Year appear in Sangam-era texts like Tolkappiyam.
Ancient temples and inscriptions mention Chithirai month and festivals linked to it.
The concept of time (Kaalam) was central to early Tamil civilization.
Tamil New Year (தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு / Puthandu) is the traditional New Year celebrated by Tamils around the world (India - Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Tamil communities worldwide).
Based on the solar calendar, when the Sun enters Aries (Mesham).
Symbolizes new beginnings, hope, prosperity, and renewal.
It is believed that Lord Brahma began the creation of the universe on this day.
It falls on April 14 every year (sometimes April 13/15 depending on the solar cycle).
It marks the first day of the Tamil month "Chithirai."
on this tamil new year Viewing "Kanni" - an arrangement of auspicious items like fruits, flowers, mirror, gold, betel leaves.
Mangai Pachadi - a unique dish combining sweet, sour, bitter, spicy flavors (represents life's emotions)
Payasam, vadai, sambar, poriyal, and other festive dishes
Homes are decorated with kolams (rangoli)
People wear new clothes
Elders bless youngsters
