Thaipusam 2006 Date — Monday, February 13, 2006
When is Thaipusam in 2006? Thaipusam 2006 falls on Monday, February 13, 2006.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Thu, 24 February 2005 |
| 2006 | Mon, 13 February 2006 |
| 2007 | Fri, 2 February 2007 |
| 2008 | Thu, 21 February 2008 |
| 2009 | Mon, 9 February 2009 |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2006
- Vasant Panchami 2006 date — Thu, 2 February 2006
- Maha Shivaratri 2006 date — Sun, 26 February 2006
- Holika Dahan 2006 date — Tue, 14 March 2006
- Holi 2006 date — Wed, 15 March 2006
- Pongal 2006 date — Sat, 14 January 2006
- Makar Sankranti 2006 date — Sat, 14 January 2006
- Ugadi 2006 date — Thu, 30 March 2006
- Gudi Padwa 2006 date — Thu, 30 March 2006
- Chaitra Navratri 2006 date — Thu, 30 March 2006
- Ram Navami 2006 date — Fri, 7 April 2006
- Hanuman Jayanti 2006 date — Thu, 13 April 2006
- Vishu 2006 date — Fri, 14 April 2006
