Puthandu: the Tamil new year
Tamil New Year (Puthandu) 2026 in Melbourne
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 Melbourne by temples, community associations and families across Victoria. 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 Melbourne
Organisers usually publish Tamil New Year (Puthandu) programmes four to six weeks out. If you are running one in Melbourne, 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 Victoria
Temples across Victoria that hold Tamil New Year (Puthandu) programmes. Check each one for its own times.
- Astha Nepali Hindu Society of Victoria / Shree Pashupatinath Temple Melbourne(269 Pearcedale Rd, Cranbourne South VIC)
- Atam Ras Kirtan Darbar Gurdwara Blackburn(Blackburn)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Melbourne(Mill Park)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Cranbourne centre(175-177 Smiths Lane, Cranbourne South 3977)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Melbourne (Mill Park)(60 Heaths Court, Mill Park 3082)
- Ballarat Hindu Temple & Cultural Centre Inc.(Ballarat / PO Box 4288 Lucas VIC 3350)
- Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey(Upwey)
- Buddhist Society of Victoria Buddhaloka Centre(Toorak)
Tamil New Year (Puthandu) 2026 in Melbourne: questions people ask
When is Tamil New Year (Puthandu) 2026 in Melbourne?
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 Melbourne?
Nothing is listed yet for 2026. Temples across Victoria 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 Melbourne?
Create a free listing from the Create event button. It appears on this page once it is live.