Festival dates
Puthandu (Tamil New Year) 2027 in Mumbai
In Mumbai, Puthandu (Tamil New Year) 2027 falls on Wed, 14 April 2027. The Tithi at sunrise is Ashtami and the Nakshatra is Punarvasu.
- Date
- Wed, 14 April 2027
- Tithi
- Ashtami · until 3:24 pm
- Nakshatra
- Punarvasu
- Sunrise
- 6:22 am
About Puthandu (Tamil New Year)
Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, begins when the Sun enters Mesha (Aries), the first day of the month of Chithirai, usually on 14 April. Homes are decorated with kolam and families read the new year’s Panchangam.
How Puthandu is celebrated
The day begins by viewing auspicious items such as fruits, gold and a mirror, followed by a meal that includes Maanga Pachadi, combining sweet, sour, bitter and spicy tastes to symbolise the year ahead. Temples hold special pujas and the Panchanga Sravanam reading.
Puthandu morning
On the eve, a tray of fruits, flowers, jewels, a mirror and coins is arranged, and the family views it first thing in the morning, the kani, so that the year begins with auspicious sights. Homes are cleaned, kolams drawn, and a meal with all six tastes, including mango pachadi with neem and jaggery, reminds the family that life holds sweet and bitter together.
Puthandu (Tamil New Year) 2027 in Mumbai
In Mumbai, Puthandu (Tamil New Year) 2027 falls on Wed, 14 April 2027. The Tithi at sunrise is Ashtami and the Nakshatra is Punarvasu.
Why festival dates can differ by city
Most Hindu festivals are tied to a Tithi or Nakshatra that must be present at a particular time of day, such as sunrise, midday or midnight. Because local sunrise varies across India, a festival can fall on different calendar days in different cities. Regional calendars (solar or lunar, Amanta or Purnimanta) can also shift the observance, so follow your family or temple tradition when they differ.
| City | Date |
|---|---|
| Chennai | Wed, 14 April 2027 |
| Delhi | Wed, 14 April 2027 |
| Bengaluru | Wed, 14 April 2027 |
| Hyderabad | Wed, 14 April 2027 |
| Kolkata | Wed, 14 April 2027 |
| Pune | Wed, 14 April 2027 |
Common questions
When is Puthandu (Tamil New Year) 2027 in Mumbai?
Puthandu (Tamil New Year) 2027 falls on Wed, 14 April 2027 in Mumbai.
What is the Tithi on Puthandu (Tamil New Year) 2027?
The Tithi at sunrise in Mumbai is Ashtami.
What is the Nakshatra on Puthandu (Tamil New Year) 2027?
The Nakshatra at sunrise in Mumbai is Punarvasu.
Why is Puthandu (Tamil New Year) on a different date in another city?
Festival rules depend on the Tithi at a set time of day, which falls at different local times across India. The city table shows the date elsewhere.
What time is sunrise on Puthandu (Tamil New Year) in Mumbai?
Sunrise is at 6:22 am.
Where can I see the full Panchangam for the day?
Open the Panchangam link below for every timing on that date in Mumbai.