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Tamil New Year, also called Puthandu, is an important festival celebrated by Tamil communities across the world. It marks the beginning of the Tamil calendar year, usually falling on April 14th. Knowing how to wish Tamil New Year properly shows respect for the culture and spreads positivity.
In this blog, you’ll learn simple and meaningful ways how to wish Tamil New Year, in both English and Tamil, for personal and professional settings.
Common Tamil New Year Wishes – English & Tamil
| Wish in English | Wish in Tamil (Transliteration) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Tamil New Year | Puthāndu Vāḻttukkaḷ | Wishing a joyful Tamil New Year |
| Wishing you prosperity and happiness | Iniya Puthāndu Nalvāḻttukkaḷ | Have a sweet and prosperous year |
| May this year bring joy and success | Indha puthāndu santhōshamum vetriyum | May happiness and victory follow |
| Let this Puthandu bring new beginnings | Puthāndu pudhiya arambamāga irukkattum | Let this year be a fresh start |
| Greetings to you and your loved ones | Ungalukkum unga kudumbaththirkum vaazhthukkal | Wishing you and your family |
How to Wish Tamil New Year in Different Situations
1. Personal Greetings
- Say “Puthāndu Vāḻttukkaḷ” directly when meeting people.
- Offer blessings and traditional sweets when visiting relatives.
- Use this line:
“May this Tamil New Year bring health, happiness, and new opportunities!”
2. Messages or WhatsApp Texts
Here are quick texts to send:
- “Puthandu Vazthukal! Wishing you a peaceful and prosperous Tamil New Year.”
- “May your home be filled with love and laughter this Puthandu.”
- “Sending you warm wishes on this Tamil New Year 2025. Enjoy every moment!”
3. Email or Professional Wishes
- “Dear [Name], Wishing you success and happiness this Tamil New Year. Puthandu Vazthukal!”
- “Let this Tamil New Year be the beginning of new achievements. Happy Puthandu!”
4. Social Media Posts
Use these captions for Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn:
- “New beginnings, fresh hopes. Happy Tamil New Year 2025!”
- “Puthandu Vazthukal to all celebrating! Let’s make this year meaningful.”
More Ways to Show Respect on Tamil New Year
- Learn how to wish Tamil New Year in Tamil – even a simple greeting like Puthandu Vazthukal goes a long way.
- Dress traditionally and take part in family pujas or celebrations.
- Share traditional foods like mango pachadi, which represents the flavors of life.
- Send digital greeting cards or videos with personalized Tamil New Year wishes.
Things to Remember When Wishing Tamil New Year
- Be warm and positive .
- Respect elders by saying “Iniya Puthandu Nalvaazhthukkal” with a smile.
- Customize messages for professional contacts – keep them formal but cheerful.
- Don’t forget to wish people who live abroad – Tamil New Year is celebrated worldwide.