Puthandu 2025 Celebrations Begin with Traditional Festivities and Digital Greetings

Tamil communities worldwide mark the New Year on April 14 with rituals, cultural meals, and modern exchanges of wishes.

Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, is being celebrated on April 14, 2025, marking the start of the Tamil month of Chithirai.
According to Drik Panchang, the Sankranti moment occurred at 3:30 AM, signifying the official beginning of the new year.
Traditional rituals include decorating homes with kolam, preparing festive dishes like pongal and mango pachadi, and offering prayers for prosperity.
The celebration intertwines ancient customs with modern practices, as families exchange greetings via WhatsApp, Facebook, and other digital platforms.
Puthandu is part of a broader period of regional New Year celebrations across India, including Vishu in Kerala and Poila Boishak in West Bengal.