Thaipusam — പ്രാധാന്യം
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 — പ്രാധാന്യം
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 — പൂജാ വിധി
- 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 — മന്ത്രങ്ങൾ
ॐ सरवणाभवाय नमः
oṃ saravaṇābhavāya namaḥ
Salutations to Saravana Bhava
Thaipusam — പരമ്പരാഗത വിഭവങ്ങൾ
- ●Fruits
- ●Milk
- ●Sattvic diet before and after
Thaipusam — മറ്റ് പേരുകൾ
Tamil Nadu(தைப்பூசம்)
Kavadi, Palani, Palani temple
Malaysia/Singapore(தைப்பூசம்)
Batu Caves, large processions
Thaipusam — ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ / ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ
- ✓Observe purity
- ✓Carry kavadi with devotion
- ✓Respect those who pierce
- ✓Offer milk
ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
- ✗Do not force body piercing
- ✗Avoid disrespect to devotees
- ✗Do not pollute the temple
Thaipusam — FAQ
- Thaipusam എന്താണ്?
- Thaipusam is celebrated by Tamils when the star Pusam coincides with the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai.
- Thaipusam 2027 എപ്പോൾ?
- 2027ൽ Thaipusam 2027, ജനുവരി 23, ശനിയാഴ്ചന് വരും.
- What are the Thaipusam puja rituals?
- 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.
- What to eat on Thaipusam?
- Fruits, Milk, Sattvic diet before and after
- What should you do on Thaipusam?
- Observe purity; Carry kavadi with devotion; Respect those who pierce
- What should you avoid on Thaipusam?
- Do not force body piercing; Avoid disrespect to devotees; Do not pollute the temple
- Thaipusam ദിവസം ഏത് ദേവതയെ ആരാധിക്കണം?
- Thaipusam Muruganക്ക് സമർപ്പിതം.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 ജനു 23 | ശനിയാഴ്ച | 06:58 pm | — |