Thaipusam 2009 Date — Monday, February 9, 2009
When is Thaipusam in 2009? Thaipusam 2009 falls on Monday, February 9, 2009.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Thu, 21 February 2008 |
| 2009 | Mon, 9 February 2009 |
| 2010 | Sat, 30 January 2010 |
| 2011 | Fri, 18 February 2011 |
| 2012 | Tue, 7 February 2012 |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2009
- Vasant Panchami 2009 date — Sat, 31 January 2009
- Maha Shivaratri 2009 date — Mon, 23 February 2009
- Pongal 2009 date — Wed, 14 January 2009
- Makar Sankranti 2009 date — Wed, 14 January 2009
- Holi 2009 date — Wed, 11 March 2009
- Holika Dahan 2009 date — Wed, 11 March 2009
- Ugadi 2009 date — Fri, 27 March 2009
- Gudi Padwa 2009 date — Fri, 27 March 2009
- Chaitra Navratri 2009 date — Fri, 27 March 2009
- Ram Navami 2009 date — Fri, 3 April 2009
- Hanuman Jayanti 2009 date — Thu, 9 April 2009
- Vishu 2009 date — Tue, 14 April 2009
