Tamil New Year 2021 date and significance: All you need to know Updated Apr 12, 2021 | 08:27 IST Referred to as Puthandu or Varsha Pirappu, the Tamil New Year falls almost on the same day every year in the Gregorian calendar. Read on to know more about the Tamil New Year 2021 date and its significance. Pic credit: istockphoto. Tamil New Year 2021 date and significance: All you need to know Key Highlights This day concurs with the transit of the Sun to the Mesha Rashi (Aries) Referred to as Puthandu or Varsha Pirappu, the Tamil New Year falls almost on the same day every year in the Gregorian calendar