Puthandu 2025: Date, History And Significance, Know All About Tamil New Year

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.

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.