Puthandu: the Tamil new year
Tamil New Year (Puthandu) 2026 in Australia
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 by temples, community associations and families in every capital city. 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. Pick a city below for the celebrations near you.
Nothing listed yet for Tamil New Year (Puthandu) 2026
Organisers usually publish Tamil New Year (Puthandu) programmes four to six weeks out. If you are running one, list it and it will appear here.
Tamil New Year (Puthandu) 2026 by city
Tamil New Year (Puthandu) in other years
Where to celebrate
Temples across 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)
- Astha Nepali Hindu Society of Victoria / Shree Pashupatinath Temple Melbourne(269 Pearcedale Rd, Cranbourne South VIC)
- Atam Ras Kirtan Darbar Gurdwara Blackburn(Blackburn)
- Australian Sikh Association Gurdwara Glenwood(Glenwood)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir & Cultural Precinct, Sydney(Sydney)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Melbourne(Mill Park)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sydney(Rosehill)
Tamil New Year (Puthandu) 2026 in Australia: questions people ask
When is Tamil New Year (Puthandu) 2026 in Australia?
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 Australia?
Nothing is listed yet for 2026. Temples 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 Australia?
Create a free listing from the Create event button. It appears on this page once it is live.