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 विधि
- 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 और प्रार्थना
ॐ सरवणाभवाय नमः
oṃ saravaṇābhavāya namaḥ
Salutations to Saravana Bhava
Thaipusam — पारंपरिक व्यंजन
- ●Fruits
- ●Milk
- ●Sattvic diet before and after
Thaipusam — अन्य नाम
Tamil Nadu(தைப்பூசம்)
Kavadi, Palani, Palani temple
Malaysia/Singapore(தைப்பூசம்)
Batu Caves, large processions
Thaipusam — क्या करें / क्या न करें
क्या करें
- ✓Observe purity
- ✓Carry kavadi with devotion
- ✓Respect those who pierce
- ✓Offer milk
क्या न करें
- ✗Do not force body piercing
- ✗Avoid disrespect to devotees
- ✗Do not pollute the temple
Thaipusam — FAQ
- Thaipusam क्या है?
- Thaipusam is celebrated by Tamils when the star Pusam coincides with the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai.
- Thaipusam 2027 में कब है?
- 2027 में Thaipusam शनिवार, 23 जनवरी 2027 को पड़ता है।
- Thaipusam की पूजा विधि क्या है?
- 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 पर क्या खाना चाहिए?
- Fruits, Milk, Sattvic diet before and after
- Thaipusam पर क्या करना चाहिए?
- Observe purity; Carry kavadi with devotion; Respect those who pierce
- Thaipusam पर क्या नहीं करना चाहिए?
- Do not force body piercing; Avoid disrespect to devotees; Do not pollute the temple
- Thaipusam पर किस देवता की पूजा होती है?
- Thaipusam Murugan को समर्पित है।
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 जन॰ 2027 | शनिवार | 06:58 pm | — |