Tamil New Year 2025, April 11 -- Puthandu, also known as Tamil New Year or Varusha pirappu, is the first day of year on the Tamil calendar which is going to be celebrated on Monday, April 14, with great fervour and enthusiasm in Tamil Nadu, Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka. The festival holds immense cultural and spiritual importance for Tamil communities around the world. The festival is observed on first day of Tamil month Chithirai.

According to Drik Panchang, Puthandu will be celebrated on April 14.

Sankranti Moment on Puthandu - 03:30 AM

"In Tamil Nadu when Sankranthi takes place after sunrise and before sunset the year begins on the same day. If Sankranthi takes place after sunset then the year begins on the following day," Drik...