Thaipusam 2005 Date — Thursday, February 24, 2005
When is Thaipusam in 2005? Thaipusam 2005 falls on Thursday, February 24, 2005.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Fri, 6 February 2004 |
| 2005 | Thu, 24 February 2005 |
| 2006 | Mon, 13 February 2006 |
| 2007 | Fri, 2 February 2007 |
| 2008 | Thu, 21 February 2008 |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2005
- Vasant Panchami 2005 date — Sun, 13 February 2005
- Holika Dahan 2005 date — Fri, 25 March 2005
- Holi 2005 date — Sat, 26 March 2005
- Pongal 2005 date — Fri, 14 January 2005
- Makar Sankranti 2005 date — Fri, 14 January 2005
- Ugadi 2005 date — Sat, 9 April 2005
- Gudi Padwa 2005 date — Sat, 9 April 2005
- Chaitra Navratri 2005 date — Sat, 9 April 2005
- Maha Shivaratri 2005 date — Sun, 9 January 2005
- Vishu 2005 date — Thu, 14 April 2005
- Baisakhi 2005 date — Thu, 14 April 2005
- Tamil Puthandu 2005 date — Thu, 14 April 2005
