Puthandu 2027 — Wednesday 14 April
పుత్తాండు 2027
First day of Tamil month Chithirai — Sun's entry into Mesha (Aries) at 15:33 IST · Tamil New Year / Varusha Pirappu / Chithirai Vishu · Sunrise (06:04 IST Chennai) to Madhyahna (12:30 IST) is fully auspicious. Since Mesha Sankranti moment (15:33 IST) is after sunrise + before sunset, the year begins on the same day per Drik Panchang Chennai reckoning.
Puthandu 2027 (also called Tamil New Year / Varusha Pirappu / Chithirai Vishu) falls on Wednesday, 14 April 2027. Tamil New Year — 1st of Chithirai in the Tamil solar calendar. Marks the Sun's entry into Mesha (Aries) — same solar event celebrated as Vishu in Kerala, Baisakhi in Punjab, Poila Boishakh in Bengal, and Bihu in Assam. Traditional families read the Panchanga for the coming year (Chithirai Vishu Palan). At Madurai Meenakshi temple, the Chithirai Thiruvizha festival (celestial marriage of Meenakshi + Sundareshwarar) also begins around this date. Primary observance: Kai Vishesham (first-thing-seen ritual — a plate of auspicious items — mango + jackfruit + banana + gold + mirror + coins — viewed first thing on waking), Panchanga Sravanam, Vishesha viruntu (feast meal — mango pachadi, sambar, rasam, payasam), Madurai Meenakshi Thiruvizha for Tamil Nadu. Recommended muhurat: Sunrise (06:04 IST Chennai) to Madhyahna (12:30 IST) is fully auspicious. Since Mesha Sankranti moment (15:33 IST) is after sunrise + before sunset, the year begins on the same day per Drik Panchang Chennai reckoning..
Puthandu 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Wednesday, 14 April 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | First day of Tamil month Chithirai — Sun's entry into Mesha (Aries) at 15:33 IST |
| Primary Muhurat | Sunrise (06:04 IST Chennai) to Madhyahna (12:30 IST) is fully auspicious. Since Mesha Sankranti moment (15:33 IST) is after sunrise + before sunset, the year begins on the same day per Drik Panchang Chennai reckoning. |
| Alternative Names | Tamil New Year / Varusha Pirappu / Chithirai Vishu |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Puthandu 2027
Tamil New Year — 1st of Chithirai in the Tamil solar calendar. Marks the Sun's entry into Mesha (Aries) — same solar event celebrated as Vishu in Kerala, Baisakhi in Punjab, Poila Boishakh in Bengal, and Bihu in Assam. Traditional families read the Panchanga for the coming year (Chithirai Vishu Palan). At Madurai Meenakshi temple, the Chithirai Thiruvizha festival (celestial marriage of Meenakshi + Sundareshwarar) also begins around this date.
Key Rituals on Puthandu 2027
Kai Vishesham (first-thing-seen ritual — a plate of auspicious items — mango + jackfruit + banana + gold + mirror + coins — viewed first thing on waking), Panchanga Sravanam, Vishesha viruntu (feast meal — mango pachadi, sambar, rasam, payasam), Madurai Meenakshi Thiruvizha for Tamil Nadu.
Puthandu 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Puthandu 2027:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kai Vishesham plate (mango + jackfruit + banana + gold + mirror + betel + coins) |
| 2 | Fresh mango leaves + coconut + banana |
| 3 | Turmeric + kumkum |
| 4 | Fresh flowers (jasmine, marigold) |
| 5 | Panchanga book |
| 6 | Naivedyam: mango pachadi (6 tastes — sweet/sour/bitter/spicy/salt/astringent) |
| 7 | New clothes |
| 8 | Ghee lamp + camphor |
| 9 | Betel leaves + areca nuts + gold coin (Tambulam) |
| 10 | Kolam materials (rice flour) |
Regional Variations of Puthandu 2027
Tamil Nadu: PRIMARY New Year — Madurai Meenakshi Chithirai Thiruvizha festival, Kanchipuram Ekambareshwarar utsavam. Sri Lanka: Sinhalese + Tamil New Year (Aluth Avurudda) national holiday. Malaysia / Singapore: Tamil community celebrations. Kerala: same solar event = Vishu (Kani first-sight ritual). Punjab: Baisakhi. Bengal: Poila Boishakh. Assam: Bohag Bihu. Andhra / Telangana / Karnataka: minimal (Ugadi on Chaitra Shukla was primary).