Thaipusam 2004 Date — Friday, February 6, 2004
When is Thaipusam in 2004? Thaipusam 2004 falls on Friday, February 6, 2004.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Sun, 16 February 2003 |
| 2004 | Fri, 6 February 2004 |
| 2005 | Thu, 24 February 2005 |
| 2006 | Mon, 13 February 2006 |
| 2007 | Fri, 2 February 2007 |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2004
- Vasant Panchami 2004 date — Mon, 26 January 2004
- Maha Shivaratri 2004 date — Tue, 20 January 2004
- Pongal 2004 date — Thu, 15 January 2004
- Makar Sankranti 2004 date — Thu, 15 January 2004
- Holika Dahan 2004 date — Sat, 6 March 2004
- Holi 2004 date — Sun, 7 March 2004
- Ugadi 2004 date — Sun, 21 March 2004
- Gudi Padwa 2004 date — Sun, 21 March 2004
- Chaitra Navratri 2004 date — Sun, 21 March 2004
- Ram Navami 2004 date — Tue, 30 March 2004
- Hanuman Jayanti 2004 date — Mon, 5 April 2004
- Vishu 2004 date — Tue, 13 April 2004
