Puthandu 2025: Puthandu, also known as the Tamil New Year is celebrated to mark the beginning of a new calendar year for the Tamil-speaking community across the globe. Puthandu is observed on the first day of the Tamil month of Chithirai and this year, it is being observed on Monday (April 14) with families coming together and revelling in the festivities.
According to ancient scriptures, lord Brahma initiated the creation of the universe on the auspicious day of Puthandu. Devotees also believe that Lord Indra arrived on Earth on this day to bring peace, hope and happiness.
Puthandu 2025: Mesha Sankranthi moment
- Sankranthi Moment is scheduled at 3:30 AM.
Puthandu celebrations
On this day, people in the southern Indian state, particularly from the business community, mark the day with the first financial transaction of the year known as the Kai-vishesham.
Tamilians get up early in the morning and decorate their homes with flowers and welcome guest into the homes. A tray with fruits, flowers and a lamp is placed at the altar where the household deities are kept. People also visit local temples and wish for a prosperous and healthy new year.
A traditional dish called Mangai-pachadi, made with jaggery, mustard, raw mango, neem leaves and red chillies is ritually tasted by Tamilians, which is symbolic of Puthandu.
Puthandu wishes and WhatsApp messages to share
- Best wishes for the Tamil New Year! Puthaandu Vaazhthugal!
- Puthandu Nalvaazhtugal. Happy Tamil New Year!
- May this year turn around and bring good health, and happiness to all. Puthandu Vaazhthugal!
- Wishing you and your family a joyful and prosperous Puthandu!
- May this year's Puthandu bring happiness and prosperity to your life. Have a great Tamil New Year!
- May this year's Puthandu bring in abundance of joy and prosperity to your life. Have a blessed Tamil New Year!
- Today is Tamil New Year! Let's pray for health and happiness for everyone. Puthandu Vazthukal!
