Happy Puthandu 2026: Puthandu, also known as Tamil New Year or Varusha Pirappu, will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, marking the beginning of the Tamil month Chithirai and Tamil Shaka Samvata
1948. This auspicious day is observed with devotion, positivity, and vibrant traditions by Tamil communities across the world.
According to traditional calculations, the Sankranti moment, when the Sun enters Mesha Rashi (Aries), will occur at 09:39 am, signifying a fresh start and new beginnings.
PUTHANDU 2026 DATE AND MUHURAT
Date: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
Sankranti Moment: 09:39 AM
Auspicious Time (Kani viewing): Early morning, preferably during Brahma Muhurat (approx. 04:40 AM – 06:10 AM)
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Happy Puthandu Wishes
- Iniya Puthandu Vazthukal! May this new year bring joy and prosperity.
- Wishing you happiness, success, and good health this Tamil New Year.
- May Puthandu fill your life with positivity and new beginnings.
- Happy Tamil New Year! May your dreams turn into reality this year.
- May this Puthandu bring peace, love, and prosperity to your home.
- Wishing you a year filled with growth, happiness, and success.
- May the new year bless you with strength and endless joy.
- Iniya Puthandu Vazthukal! May your days be bright and beautiful.
- Let this Tamil New Year bring new hopes and fresh opportunities.
- Wishing you a blessed and joyful Puthandu 2026!
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Happy Puthandu Messages
- May this Tamil New Year mark the beginning of happiness and success in your life.
- As the sun enters a new phase, may your life shine with positivity and growth.
- Celebrate Puthandu with hope, gratitude, and joy for a brighter tomorrow.
- Let this new year inspire you to achieve your dreams with confidence.
- May your home be filled with laughter and your heart with peace this Puthandu.
- Wishing you strength to overcome challenges and success in every step.
- May Puthandu bring new energy, new goals, and new achievements.
- This Tamil New Year, embrace positivity and welcome happiness into your life.
- May every day of the new year bring you closer to your dreams.
- Start this year with hope and end it with success. Happy Puthandu!
Happy Puthandu Greetings
- Warm greetings on Puthandu! May your year be filled with joy.
- Happy Tamil New Year! Sending you love and best wishes.
- Iniya Puthandu Vazthukal to you and your family!
- Wishing you a prosperous and joyful Tamil New Year.
- Greetings of happiness and success this Puthandu!
- May this festival bring peace and positivity to your life.
- Sending heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Puthandu 2026.
- Celebrate this new beginning with happiness and hope.
- Warm wishes for a bright and prosperous Tamil New Year.
- May this Puthandu bring endless smiles and blessings your way!
PUTHANDU 2026: TRADITIONS AND RITUALS
Puthandu is celebrated with meaningful customs that symbolise prosperity and balance in life:
- Kani Kanal (Auspicious Viewing): A decorated tray with fruits, flowers, coins, mirror, and gold is viewed first thing in the morning for good luck.
- Kolam Designs: Homes are adorned with colourful kolams (rangoli) to welcome positivity.
- Mangai Pachadi: A traditional dish made with mango, neem, and jaggery, representing the different flavours of life, sweet, bitter, and sour.
- Temple Visits & Prayers: Devotees offer prayers for a prosperous year ahead.
- Greetings: People exchange wishes saying “Iniya Puthandu Vazthukal”.
