Tamil NaduTuesday, 14 April 2026·PIB
Puthandu and Regional New Year / Harvest Festivals Celebrated
Tamil Nadu celebrated Puthandu (Tamil New Year) on 14 April, alongside regional new-year and harvest festivals across India such as Vishu, Vaisakhi, Bohag Bihu and Poila Boishakh.
Key highlights
- Puthandu marks the first day of the Tamil month Chithirai.
- Other festivals: Vishu (Kerala), Vaisakhi (Punjab), Bohag Bihu (Assam), Poila Boishakh (West Bengal).
- President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings to citizens.