Thaipusam 2011 Date — Friday, February 18, 2011
When is Thaipusam in 2011? Thaipusam 2011 falls on Friday, February 18, 2011.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Sat, 30 January 2010 |
| 2011 | Fri, 18 February 2011 |
| 2012 | Tue, 7 February 2012 |
| 2013 | Mon, 25 February 2013 |
| 2014 | Fri, 14 February 2014 |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2011
- Vasant Panchami 2011 date — Tue, 8 February 2011
- Maha Shivaratri 2011 date — Thu, 3 March 2011
- Holika Dahan 2011 date — Sat, 19 March 2011
- Holi 2011 date — Sun, 20 March 2011
- Pongal 2011 date — Sat, 15 January 2011
- Makar Sankranti 2011 date — Sat, 15 January 2011
- Ugadi 2011 date — Mon, 4 April 2011
- Gudi Padwa 2011 date — Mon, 4 April 2011
- Chaitra Navratri 2011 date — Mon, 4 April 2011
- Ram Navami 2011 date — Tue, 12 April 2011
- Vishu 2011 date — Thu, 14 April 2011
- Baisakhi 2011 date — Thu, 14 April 2011
