Puthandu 2025: Chennai rings in tamil -new year -here's what's open and closed | Today news

The city of Chennai is alive today with celebration, while residents Mark Puthandu, the New Year Tamil, with live traditions and family gatherings. The festival falls on the first day of the Tamil’s Chithirai and indicates renewal, hope and the beginning of a new journey. In compliance with the event, the Tamil Nadu government declared a state holidays and asked questions about what remains open and closed. While people participate in cultural festivities and rituals, various government offices, banks and educational institutions will remain closed for the day. However, essential services and many commercial businesses are expected to work as usual, offering the festive crowds. Puthandu is not only a day of spiritual reflection, but also one of the community celebrations, as families gather to share traditional meals, exchange greetings and visit temples to seek blessings for the coming year. Which is open and closed in Chennai on Puthandu, as Puthandu is observed as a public holiday in Tamil Nadu, several services and institutions in Chennai are on a modified schedule or stay closed for the day: – Schools and colleges: All educational institutions are closed today in observation of the Tamil new year. – Banks: Banks in the public and private sectors are closed for the holidays. – Government offices: State offices remain closed. – Markets and shops: While large markets are observing a holiday, local stores and small businesses can work on limited hours, depending on demand. – Public Transport: The Chennai Metro and MTC buses drive on a reduced holiday schedule. – Private offices: Many offices in the private sector have been closed, although essential services such as healthcare and emergency operations are still functioning. Residents are advised to plan accordingly and go with individual institutions for specific working hours. Chennai celebrates Puthandu with security measures, while Puthandu festivals unfold across Chennai, the city authorities have strengthened safety to ensure a safe and peaceful celebration. Chennai police have deployed more than 19,000 staff members on key areas, including temples, markets and public spaces, to manage crowds and maintain law and order. In an effort to prevent accidents, access to beaches and water -related activities is temporarily limited. In addition, Drone is used to monitor and help major rallies in the entire city. First published: 14 Apr 2025, 09:26 AM IST