Thaipusam 2000 Date — Saturday, February 19, 2000
When is Thaipusam in 2000? Thaipusam 2000 falls on Saturday, February 19, 2000.
Observance: Thai Pusam. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Why we celebrate
Parvati gave Murugan vel on Pusam nakshatra — Tamil festival of Kavadi and penance.
How it is celebrated
Kavadi attam, pal kudam, Murugan temple processions to Palani and Thaipusam sites.
Puja timing
Pusam nakshatra day in Thai month (Tamil calendar).
Foods & offerings
Panchamrit, fruits; many observe fast carrying kavadi.
Rituals
- Prepare kavadi or carry paal kudam.
- Walk to Murugan temple.
- Shave head offering optional.
Thaipusam dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Sat, 19 February 2000 |
| 2001 | Thu, 8 February 2001 |
| 2002 | Wed, 27 February 2002 |
| 2003 | Sun, 16 February 2003 |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2000
- Vasant Panchami 2000 date — Thu, 10 February 2000
- Maha Shivaratri 2000 date — Sat, 4 March 2000
- Holika Dahan 2000 date — Mon, 20 March 2000
- Holi 2000 date — Tue, 21 March 2000
- Pongal 2000 date — Sat, 15 January 2000
- Makar Sankranti 2000 date — Sat, 15 January 2000
- Ugadi 2000 date — Wed, 5 April 2000
- Gudi Padwa 2000 date — Wed, 5 April 2000
- Chaitra Navratri 2000 date — Wed, 5 April 2000
- Ram Navami 2000 date — Wed, 12 April 2000
- Vishu 2000 date — Thu, 13 April 2000
- Baisakhi 2000 date — Thu, 13 April 2000
