Puthandu 2026: Date, celebration and significance of Tamil New Year
Tamilians across the globe are gearing up to celebrate Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, on April 14, 2026. This auspicious day marks the beginning of the Tamil Shaka Samvata 1948. Families will usher in prosperity with traditional rituals, including decorating homes, offering prayers, and sharing a special Mango Pachadi, signifying a fresh start and good fortune.
Tamilians across the globe are gearing up to celebrate Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, on April 14, 2026. This auspicious day marks the beginning of the Tamil Shaka Samvata 1948. Families will usher in prosperity with traditional rituals, including decorating homes, offering prayers, and sharing a special Mango Pachadi, signifying a fresh start and good fortune.
