Tamil New Year's Day, also known as Puthandu or Varusha Pirappu, is celebrated on the first day of the Tamil month of Chithirai. The Tamil month of Chithirai usually falls in mid-April, so Tamil New Year's Day is typically celebrated on April 14th or 15th.


This day is an important festival for Tamil people around the world, and it marks the beginning of a new year according to the Tamil calendar. On this day, people typically wear new clothes, visit temples, and prepare special dishes. The day is also marked by cultural programs, music, and dance performances.

Tamil New Year's Day is celebrated not only in Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India, but also in other regions with significant Tamil-speaking populations, such as Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Singapore.