Thaipusam — महत्त्व
Thaipusam is celebrated by Tamils when the star Pusam coincides with the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai. Devotees carry kavadi (burdens) and pierce their bodies as acts of devotion to Murugan.
Thaipusam — महत्त्व
According to the Skanda Purana, Goddess Parvati gave Murugan a vel (spear) to defeat Surapadman. Thaipusam commemorates this. Idumban (a devotee) carried two hills as kavadi; the kavadi tradition honours his devotion and Murugan's grace.
Thaipusam — पूजा विधी
- Observe fasting and purity for days or weeks before Thaipusam.
- Carry kavadi (milk, fruit, or elaborate structures) to the Murugan temple.
- Some devotees pierce the body (vel kuthu) as a vow; others carry pots or walk barefoot.
- Offer milk abhishekam to the deity; chant Vel Muruganukku Arohara.
Thaipusam — मंत्र
ॐ सरवणाभवाय नमः
oṃ saravaṇābhavāya namaḥ
Salutations to Saravana Bhava
Thaipusam — पारंपरिक पदार्थ
- ●Fruits
- ●Milk
- ●Sattvic diet before and after
Thaipusam — इतर नावे
Tamil Nadu(தைப்பூசம்)
Kavadi, Palani, Palani temple
Malaysia/Singapore(தைப்பூசம்)
Batu Caves, large processions
Thaipusam — करावे / टाळावे
करावे
- ✓Observe purity
- ✓Carry kavadi with devotion
- ✓Respect those who pierce
- ✓Offer milk
टाळावे
- ✗Do not force body piercing
- ✗Avoid disrespect to devotees
- ✗Do not pollute the temple
Thaipusam — FAQ
- Thaipusam काय आहे?
- Thaipusam is celebrated by Tamils when the star Pusam coincides with the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai.
- Thaipusam 2027 कधी आहे?
- 2027 मध्ये Thaipusam शनिवार, २३ जानेवारी, २०२७ रोजी येतो.
- Thaipusam ची पूजा विधी काय आहे?
- Observe fasting and purity for days or weeks before Thaipusam.; Carry kavadi (milk, fruit, or elaborate structures) to the Murugan temple.; Some devotees pierce the body (vel kuthu) as a vow; others carry pots or walk barefoot.; Offer milk abhishekam to the deity; chant Vel Muruganukku Arohara.
- Thaipusam ला काय खावे?
- Fruits, Milk, Sattvic diet before and after
- Thaipusam ला काय करावे?
- Observe purity; Carry kavadi with devotion; Respect those who pierce
- Thaipusam ला काय टाळावे?
- Do not force body piercing; Avoid disrespect to devotees; Do not pollute the temple
- Thaipusam ला कोणत्या देवतेची पूजा होते?
- Thaipusam Murugan ला समर्पित आहे.
Upcoming Thaipusam Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Thaipusam is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| २३ जाने, २०२७ | शनिवार | 06:58 pm | — |