Thaipusam 2002 Date — Wednesday, February 27, 2002
When is Thaipusam in 2002? Thaipusam 2002 falls on Wednesday, February 27, 2002.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Thu, 8 February 2001 |
| 2002 | Wed, 27 February 2002 |
| 2003 | Sun, 16 February 2003 |
| 2004 | Fri, 6 February 2004 |
| 2005 | Thu, 24 February 2005 |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2002
- Vasant Panchami 2002 date — Sun, 17 February 2002
- Maha Shivaratri 2002 date — Tue, 12 March 2002
- Holika Dahan 2002 date — Thu, 28 March 2002
- Holi 2002 date — Fri, 29 March 2002
- Pongal 2002 date — Mon, 14 January 2002
- Makar Sankranti 2002 date — Mon, 14 January 2002
- Ugadi 2002 date — Sat, 13 April 2002
- Gudi Padwa 2002 date — Sat, 13 April 2002
- Chaitra Navratri 2002 date — Sat, 13 April 2002
- Vishu 2002 date — Sun, 14 April 2002
- Baisakhi 2002 date — Sun, 14 April 2002
- Tamil Puthandu 2002 date — Sun, 14 April 2002
