Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Puthandu
Puthandu 2027 is observed on Wednesday, 14 April 2027 — it follows tamil new year; first day of chithirai.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 14 April 2027.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Puthandu is the Tamil New Year, opening the month of Chithirai. Homes display Kanni — a tray of fruits, betel leaves, gold ornaments, mirror, and money — for the family to see first thing in the morning, believed to bring prosperity for the year.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 14 April 2024 (past)
- 2025 14 April 2025 (past)
- 2026 14 April 2026 (past)
- 2027 14 April 2027
- 2028 14 April 2028
- 2029 14 April 2029
- 2030 14 April 2030
- 2031 14 April 2031
- 2032 14 April 2032
- 2033 14 April 2033
- 2034 14 April 2034
- 2035 14 April 2035
- 2036 14 April 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Puthandu 2027?
Puthandu 2027 is observed on Wednesday, 14 April 2027. The festival follows tamil new year; first day of chithirai.
What is Puthandu?
Puthandu is the Tamil New Year, opening the month of Chithirai. Homes display Kanni — a tray of fruits, betel leaves, gold ornaments, mirror, and money — for the family to see first thing in the morning, believed to bring prosperity for the year.
Who observes Puthandu?
Puthandu is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Puthandu change every year?
Puthandu is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on tamil new year; first day of chithirai. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.