Thaipusam 2003 Date — Sunday, February 16, 2003
When is Thaipusam in 2003? Thaipusam 2003 falls on Sunday, February 16, 2003.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Wed, 27 February 2002 |
| 2003 | Sun, 16 February 2003 |
| 2004 | Fri, 6 February 2004 |
| 2005 | Thu, 24 February 2005 |
| 2006 | Mon, 13 February 2006 |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2003
- Vasant Panchami 2003 date — Thu, 6 February 2003
- Maha Shivaratri 2003 date — Sat, 1 March 2003
- Holika Dahan 2003 date — Tue, 18 March 2003
- Holi 2003 date — Wed, 19 March 2003
- Pongal 2003 date — Tue, 14 January 2003
- Makar Sankranti 2003 date — Tue, 14 January 2003
- Ugadi 2003 date — Wed, 2 April 2003
- Gudi Padwa 2003 date — Wed, 2 April 2003
- Chaitra Navratri 2003 date — Wed, 2 April 2003
- Ram Navami 2003 date — Fri, 11 April 2003
- Vishu 2003 date — Mon, 14 April 2003
- Baisakhi 2003 date — Mon, 14 April 2003
