Thaipusam 2001 Date — Thursday, February 8, 2001
When is Thaipusam in 2001? Thaipusam 2001 falls on Thursday, February 8, 2001.
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 |
| 2004 | Fri, 6 February 2004 |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2001
- Vasant Panchami 2001 date — Mon, 29 January 2001
- Maha Shivaratri 2001 date — Wed, 21 February 2001
- Pongal 2001 date — Sun, 14 January 2001
- Makar Sankranti 2001 date — Sun, 14 January 2001
- Holika Dahan 2001 date — Fri, 9 March 2001
- Holi 2001 date — Sat, 10 March 2001
- Ugadi 2001 date — Mon, 26 March 2001
- Gudi Padwa 2001 date — Mon, 26 March 2001
- Chaitra Navratri 2001 date — Mon, 26 March 2001
- Ram Navami 2001 date — Mon, 2 April 2001
- Hanuman Jayanti 2001 date — Sun, 8 April 2001
- Vishu 2001 date — Fri, 13 April 2001
