Puthandu: the Tamil new year
Tamil New Year (Puthandu) 2026 in Adelaide
was on Tuesday 14 April 2026
Tamil New Year (Puthandu), also written Puthuvarusham, falls on Tuesday 14 April 2026. Puthandu: the Tamil new year, celebrated in Adelaide by temples, community associations and families across South Australia. The listings here come from organisers and public announcements, and the page updates as programmes are published, so it is worth checking back closer to the date.
Nothing listed yet for Tamil New Year (Puthandu) 2026 in Adelaide
Organisers usually publish Tamil New Year (Puthandu) programmes four to six weeks out. If you are running one in Adelaide, list it and it will appear here.
Tamil New Year (Puthandu) 2026 in other cities
Tamil New Year (Puthandu) in other years
Where to celebrate in South Australia
Temples across South Australia that hold Tamil New Year (Puthandu) programmes. Check each one for its own times.
- Adelaide Siva Ganesha Temple(Oaklands Park, Adelaide)
- Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara(Adelaide)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Adelaide(Green Fields, Adelaide, SA)
- Hanuman Mandir South Australia(Monteith, near Murray Bridge, SA)
- Hindu Society of South Australia (Shri Ganesha Temple)(Adelaide, SA)
- Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Adelaide(Adelaide)
- ISKCON Adelaide(Adelaide)
- ISKCON Adelaide Bhakti Vedanta Ashram(Adelaide)
Tamil New Year (Puthandu) 2026 in Adelaide: questions people ask
When is Tamil New Year (Puthandu) 2026 in Adelaide?
Tuesday 14 April 2026. was on Tuesday 14 April 2026. Community celebrations often fall on the nearest weekend, so check each event's own date.
Where can I celebrate Tamil New Year (Puthandu) in Adelaide?
Nothing is listed yet for 2026. Temples across South Australia usually hold programmes, and this page updates as organisers publish theirs.
What is Tamil New Year (Puthandu)?
Puthandu: the Tamil new year. It is also written Puthuvarusham.
Are Tamil New Year (Puthandu) events on Chalo alcohol free?
Yes. Every event on Chalo is listed as alcohol free and family safe.
How do I list a Tamil New Year (Puthandu) event in Adelaide?
Create a free listing from the Create event button. It appears on this page once it is live.