Festivals · 2026
Tamil New Year 2026: Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Tamil New Year in 2026 falls on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:56 AM – 12:47 PM IST.
The date
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) 11:56 AM – 12:47 PM IST
Rule: Classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon
Reference city: Delhi (IST)
Shubh muhurat windows
The kani is seen at dawn; the year's first undertakings follow in the morning's shubh hours. Use the Abhijit Muhurat above for new account books and first transactions.
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:56 AM – 12:47 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the midday window most digests treat as universally auspicious — Wednesdays excepted (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Tamil New Year celebrate?
Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, begins the month of Chithirai on the sun's entry into Mesha. Homes are decorated with kolam and mango leaves, a kani of auspicious first sights is arranged, and families feast on mango pachadi — sweet, sour and bitter together.
The story and significance of Tamil New Year
Chithirai Vishu, as Puthandu is also called, shares its solar anchor with Vishu and Baisakhi. The kani ritual mirrors Kerala's Vishukkani: the year's first sight should be gold, fruit, flowers and mirror.
The mango pachadi of the Puthandu meal carries the day's philosophy — six tastes for life's six flavours of the coming year.
Tamil New Year dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | This page |
| 2027 | 14 April 2027 | Wednesday | Tamil New Year 2027 → |
Frequently asked questions
When is Tamil New Year in 2026?
Tamil New Year in 2026 falls on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon.
What does Tamil New Year celebrate?
Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, begins the month of Chithirai on the sun's entry into Mesha. Homes are decorated with kolam and mango leaves, a kani of auspicious first sights is arranged, and families feast on mango pachadi — sweet, sour and bitter together.
What is the shubh muhurat on Tamil New Year 2026?
The computed windows for 14 April 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:56 AM to 12:47 PM IST. The kani is seen at dawn; the year's first undertakings follow in the morning's shubh hours. Use the Abhijit Muhurat above for new account books and first transactions.
Does the Tamil New Year date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Tamil New Year is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Tamil New Year in 2027?
Tamil New Year in 2027 falls on Wednesday, 14 April 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Tamil New Year 2027 page, linked below.
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