Thaipusam 2008 Date — Thursday, February 21, 2008
When is Thaipusam in 2008? Thaipusam 2008 falls on Thursday, February 21, 2008.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Fri, 2 February 2007 |
| 2008 | Thu, 21 February 2008 |
| 2009 | Mon, 9 February 2009 |
| 2010 | Sat, 30 January 2010 |
| 2011 | Fri, 18 February 2011 |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2008
- Vasant Panchami 2008 date — Mon, 11 February 2008
- Maha Shivaratri 2008 date — Thu, 6 March 2008
- Holika Dahan 2008 date — Fri, 21 March 2008
- Holi 2008 date — Sat, 22 March 2008
- Pongal 2008 date — Tue, 15 January 2008
- Makar Sankranti 2008 date — Tue, 15 January 2008
- Ugadi 2008 date — Mon, 7 April 2008
- Gudi Padwa 2008 date — Mon, 7 April 2008
- Chaitra Navratri 2008 date — Mon, 7 April 2008
- Vishu 2008 date — Sun, 13 April 2008
- Baisakhi 2008 date — Sun, 13 April 2008
- Tamil Puthandu 2008 date — Sun, 13 April 2008
