Views: 5,989 Tamil New Year: Puthandu – Traditions and Rituals Puthandu is the term for Tamil new year. It is the celebration of the first day of the Tamil new year. The new year celebration in India according to the Hindu calendars in different parts of the country usually takes place in the months of March-April. Puthandu, the people of Tamil Nadu celebrate their new year generally on April 14 according to the Gregorian calendar. … Continue reading Tamil New Year : Puthandu – Traditions and Rituals